Practice Administrator – Leadership Role in Independent Rural Medical Practice

Northeast Colorado Family Medicine Associates is seeking a motivated Practice Administrator to lead the operations of our independent, provider-owned primary care practice in Sterling, Colorado. This is a high-autonomy leadership role working directly with the ownership group to support a collaborative team delivering high-quality, community-focused healthcare to rural northeastern Colorado.

The mission of NECFM is to deliver efficient, compassionate, longitudinal and comprehensive care to the people and communities of Northeastern Colorado through a practice model that promotes employee fulfillment and happiness.

Innovative, provider-owned family medicine practice emphasizing value-based care contracts with most payers

• 5 providers (physicians and advanced practice clinicians)

• 10 clinical and administrative staff

• Broad-spectrum family medicine with obstetrics

• Integrated behavioral health

• Strong community relationships across northeastern Colorado

The Practice Administrator provides leadership for operational and administrative functions of the clinic and works directly with the ownership group to guide practice strategy, staff management, and financial oversight. The administrator supervises clinic operations with support from a nurse clinical coordinator, a front desk manager, and a finance coordinator.

Practice Operations

• Oversee daily operations of the medical practice

• Ensure efficient clinic workflows and patient flow

• Manage vendor relationships and facility operations

• Coordinate operational improvements

Leadership & Staff Development

• Supervise administrative and clinical support staff

• Work with ownership group on hiring and performance reviews

• Promote a positive workplace culture

Financial Oversight

• Review financial reports and practice performance metrics

• Oversee payroll processes (processed by finance staff)

• Monitor revenue cycle performance with billing company

Revenue Cycle & Payer Relations

• Liaison with Medicaid, commercial insurers, ACO partners and value-based contracts

• Monitor contract performance and payer metrics

Compliance & Credentialing

• Ensure regulatory compliance

• Maintain credentialing and licensure tracking

Strategic Initiatives

• Assist with budgeting and financial planning

• Coordinate grant and research initiatives

Preferred:

• Experience in clinic management, healthcare administration, or operational leadership

• Experience supervising staff or managing teams

• Familiarity with healthcare operations, revenue cycle management, or payer relations

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or related field

Candidates with strong leadership and operational skills from other industries are encouraged to apply.

Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 depending on experience

Benefits:

• Health insurance stipend and HSA contribution

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Generous PTO

• ½ day paid administrative leave weekly

• Professional development / CME allowance

• Candidates interested in relocating to rural Colorado are encouraged to apply.