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Senior Practice Manager

  • Syracuse
  • Management & Professional
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Sep 15 2026
  • Medicine
  • MedBest
  • Senior Practice Manager, L5
  • 91192
  • N/A
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Job Summary:

The Senior Practice Manager coordinates and facilitates the daily administrative operations of the Primary Care Division. This role supports multiple administrative areas including finance, human resources, purchasing, and general office management to ensure smooth and efficient clinic operations. The Senior Practice Manager works closely with department leadership to implement policies and procedures, monitor budgets, and support staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily administrative functions such as faculty, staff, and rotating learner scheduling, patient flow, and resource allocation to optimize department operations
  • Manage and oversee clinic staff
  • Recommends and assist in the development, implementation, and revision of departmental policies and procedures to improve efficiency and quality of care
  • Manages budget development and monitoring, including tracking expenses and assisting with financial reporting
  • Oversee human resource functions including assisting with hiring and recruitment processes, onboarding, staff training, and performance evaluations
  • Manage purchasing and inventory processes to ensure timely availability of necessary supplies and equipment
  • Monitor departmental financial records and assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
  • Recommend staffing changes, promotions, or adjustments to meet operational needs
  • Serve as a liaison between clinical staff, administrative personnel, and external vendors or service providers
  • Identify and implements opportunities to improve workflow, reduce costs, and enhance patient experience
  • Ensure compliance with relevant institutional policies, regulations, and procedures
  • Promote team unity and engagement
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in a related discipline and 3 years experience in a medical practice or health care setting. Experience in healthcare administration, preferably within a medical practice or clinical setting. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Familiarity with budgeting, human resources, and operational management
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, staff, and external partners
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information
  • Basic knowledge of the heath field as it applies to the position's specific operational responsibilities
  • Proficiency with electronic health records systems and standard office software
  • Position requires visits to two different locations:  Hill Medical Center & Towne Drive, Fayetteville NY
Preferred Qualifications:

 

Work Days:

Monday - Friday daytime hours

Message to Applicants:

L5: $92,000 - $147,200

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. The salary range depicted is based on full time, 1.0 FTE and would be prorated accordingly for less than 1.0 FTE.

Recruitment  Office: MedBest Medical Management

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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