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Physician Practice Operations Manager

Ascension

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Wauwatosa, WI · Posted October 19, 2026

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About the job

Location: Wauwatosa, WI

Facility: 117th Street Clinic

Department: Specialty

Schedule: Full-time | Day shift

Operations & Patient Care: Oversees daily practice operations, site policies, patient flow, and care coordination among providers, staff, and patients.

Leadership & Strategy: Acts as a key liaison across clinical and administrative areas while developing business plans and growth strategies alongside physician leadership.

Staff & HR Management: Handles full-lifecycle staffing, including recruitment, scheduling, payroll, performance management, conflict resolution, and coverage for provider schedules.

Financial & Regulatory Oversight: Manages budgets, billing and collection functions, vendor contracts, regulatory compliance, and physician compensation systems.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required Credential(s): None Required.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required. OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

Additional Preferences:

40 hours a week | M-F | Day shift | No weekends or major holidays

Prior clinical leadership experience

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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