Duke University

Practice Administrator-NCEENT

Duke University$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSN degree from an accredited nursing program.
  • 5+ years in ambulatory or hospital operations.
  • 2+ years in a leadership role managing multiple clinics.
  • Current RN licensure in North Carolina or compact license.
  • BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead practice-wide compliance programs and ensure regulatory readiness.
  • Manage practice-level projects, timelines, and accountability.
  • Standardize operational workflows and policies across locations.
  • Coordinate facilities management and vendor relations for clinics.
  • Facilitate cross-functional communication among key operational partners.
  • Develop dashboards and reporting tools for performance metrics.
  • Translate organizational strategies into actionable plans.

Benefits

  • Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement plans.
Full Job Description
Practice Administrator- NCEENT

JOB LOCATION

4102 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC

JOB SUMMARY

The Practice Administrator provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for multiple ambulatory clinic locations within an assigned service area. Clinics under the Practice Administrator's leadership meet defined criteria for scope based on FTE count, patient volume, clinical complexity, and operational footprint. The Practice Administrator ensures high-quality patient care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across all assigned locations.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Compliance & Regulatory Readiness
    • Leads and oversees practice-wide compliance programs, including Environment of Care (EOC), Infection Prevention (IP), and regulatory/accreditation readiness
    • Maintains centralized tracking of survey findings, action plans, and deadlines across all clinic locations
    • Ensures corrective actions are fully implemented and sustained over time
    • Partners with clinical leadership to support compliance initiatives while reducing administrative burden
  • Project Management & Execution
    • Serves as the central owner for practice-level projects and initiatives
    • Develops timelines, assigns ownership, and tracks progress to completion
    • Conducts routine follow-up and status monitoring to ensure accountability
    • Escalates delays, risks, and barriers to leadership
  • Operational Standardization Across locations
    • Ensures consistent implementation of workflows, policies, and procedures across all sites
    • Reduces variation between service lines (ENT and Ophthalmology)
    • Partners with clinic leadership to operationalize system and organizational standards
    • Monitors adherence and supports continuous improvement
  • Facilities, Environment of Care & Vendor Coordination
    • Serves as the primary point of contact for facilities, infrastructure, and equipment coordination
    • Oversees preventive maintenance tracking and documentation compliance
    • Coordinates vendor relationships and system partner activities
    • Ensures alignment with EOC standards across all locations
  • Cross-Functional Coordination
    • Acts as the centralized liaison for key operational partners, including compliance, facilities, supply chain, finance, and human resources
    • Facilitates communication and coordination across departments
    • Reduces duplication of effort and fragmented escalation pathways
  • Performance Monitoring & Reporting
    • Develops and maintains dashboards, trackers, and reporting tools for compliance, project status, and operational metrics
    • Provides regular performance updates to leadership
    • Identifies trends and opportunities for improvement
  • Strategic Execution & Leadership Support
    • Translates organizational strategies into actionable operational plans
    • Supports implementation of new initiatives and system changes
    • Ensures alignment between leadership direction and execution at the clinic level
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.


JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
  • Work requires graduation from an accredited nursing program with a BSN degree.
  • Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in ambulatory or hospital operations, with at least two years in a leadership role managing multiple clinic or departmental locations.
  • Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.

Day Shift Work Schedule

About Duke University

Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres on three contiguous campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League. Duke is also known for its highly ranked medical, law, and business schools. Duke University has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. Duke University was founded in 1838 and is located in Durham, North Carolina.
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