UCLA Health

Practice Manager- Santa Monica Pediatrics

UCLA Health$73K — $149K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
  • Strong analytical skills for defining objectives and recognizing implications.
  • Proficiency in MS Word and Excel for operational reporting.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for teamwork with diverse groups.
  • Familiarity with medical terminology to navigate patient services effectively.
  • Experience with computerized scheduling systems and staff training.
  • Sound knowledge of healthcare industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Clinic Manager's deputy during daily operations.
  • Supervise staff and make key decisions in the manager's absence.
  • Lead strategic projects to enhance clinic efficiency and patient experience.
  • Implement process improvements in clinic operations.
  • Drive technology initiatives to improve care quality and access.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options are provided.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
  • Generous vacation and sick leave policy.
  • Supportive work environment promoting a collaborative culture.
Full Job Description
General Information

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Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Posted Date

06/26/2026

Salary Range: $73000 - 149600 Annually

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

30817

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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This role involves primarily serving as the Clinic Manager's operational partner and deputy, handling daily operations, staff supervision, and decision-making during the Manager's absence. The remaining time is dedicated to strategic clinic-level projects focused on improving efficiency, patient experience, and care quality through process improvements and technology initiatives.

Job Qualifications

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Qualifications:

Demonstrated effective supervisory skills including experience in recruitment, performance appraisal, identification and communication of expectations, discipline, and training.

Required

Skill in analyzing information and procedures to define objectives, identify patterns and recognize alternatives and their implications.

Required

Skill in operating a personal computer and software programs, including MS Word, and Excel Spreadsheet

Required

Interpersonal skills to promote a cooperative and productive work environment and to establish and maintain cooperative, productive working relationships with faculty, residents, medical students and staff from various social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.

Required

Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Required

Writing skills to prepare accurate and concise reports and memorandums that clearly convey information utilizing appropriate vocabulary and grammar.

Required

Working knowledge of computerized appointment scheduling and registration system, and the ability to effectively train staff in the use of the system.

Required

Strong knowledge of industry standards, trends and/or regulatory requirements.

Required

Working knowledge of major medical insurance plans.

Required

Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings as required.

Required

Working knowledge of University and Hospital policies and procedures to appropriately manage patient registration, cashiering, risk management, and personnel.

Preferred

Demonstrated experience in managing patient services and nursing staff in a private medical practice or community clinic

Preferred

Accounting skills to plan, prepare and analyze revenue and expense budgets.

Preferred

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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