Practice Administrator- Duke Women's Cancer Center

At Duke Health, we’re driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204‑beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care. 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. This role partners with physician and advanced practice provider leadership, Nurse Managers, Clinic Managers, and the Ambulatory Operations Director to drive service line performance and align operations with DUHS goals, regulatory standards, and patient experience expectations. Locations Duke Women’s Cancer Care Raleigh – 4101 Macon Pond Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607 Duke Cancer Center Cary – 216 Asheville Ave, Cary, NC 27518 Work Performed Provide overall operational leadership and administrative oversight for multiple ambulatory clinics, ensuring alignment with service line and DUHS strategic goals. Partner with physician, APP, and nursing leadership to optimize clinical operations, patient access, and care quality across all sites. Develop, manage, and monitor clinic budgets, including payroll, capital, and operating expenses; implement strategies for cost control and revenue growth. Oversee recruitment, selection, development, and evaluation of administrative and clinical leaders (Clinic Managers, Nurse Managers) within assigned clinics. Lead the implementation of standard work processes, performance improvement projects, and patient experience initiatives across all locations. Monitor compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, safety, and infection control requirements across assigned clinics. Analyze operational and financial performance data; develop and execute action plans to address identified gaps or opportunities. Serve as liaison between assigned clinics and service line, system leadership, and external partners; represent clinics in system‑level initiatives. Coordinate operational support for providers, ensuring appropriate resource allocation, clinic infrastructure, and operational readiness. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong leadership and strategic management skills in a multi‑site environment. Comprehensive knowledge of ambulatory operations, financial management, and regulatory compliance. Ability to lead through influence and foster collaboration across multiple disciplines. Proven skills in budget development, performance improvement, and change management. Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Minimum Qualifications Education – Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, business, or related field required. Master’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, business, or related field preferred. Experience – Minimum 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. Experience in ambulatory or outpatient clinic operations preferred. Credentials – Minimum 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. Experience in ambulatory or outpatient clinic operations preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department. #J-18808-Ljbffr Duke University Health System