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Job no: 492971 Work type: FT Location: Des Moines Categories: Staff, Clinical Faculty and Staff
At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking a Primary Care Manager who will oversee the operations of the Primary Care Clinic, including Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM), and any future service lines. This role is responsible for program development and strategy implementation, financial management, quality improvement, clinical excellence, patient and family experience, community outreach, partnership relations, and advocacy. The Primary Care Manager ensures efficient clinic operations, high-quality patient care, and alignment with the University's broader health enterprise, including the Multi-Specialty Clinic, Student Health Center, and the MidAmerican RecPlex.
What you'll do:
• Lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and programs within the Primary Care Clinic. • Oversee financial management, including budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation. • Integrate and coordinate clinical operations for Family Medicine, OMM, and new service lines as they are added. • Collaborate with the Primary Care Department Chair and other University clinical leaders to ensure seamless operations across the University's health enterprise. • Ensure clinic staffing needs are met, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management. • Foster partnerships with public health agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders to improve community health and patient access. • Lead quality improvement initiatives, monitor clinical outcomes, and support clinical excellence. • Carries out supervisory responsibilities for direct reports in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
What we are looking for:
• Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or a related field. • Minimum of 5 years of operational healthcare experience with proven understanding of clinical operations. • At least 1 year of supervisory experience. • Experience in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Osteopathic Manual Medicine preferred. • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa is a plus.
Total Rewards:
Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit www.dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits.
DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks, paid time off, free use of wellness facilities, and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.
The salary range for this role is $72,000 - $93,000.
About:
Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges- College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences - offering ten graduate degree programs.
Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.
It is an exciting time to join DMU. In 2023, we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This state-of-the-art campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.
DMU enhances our community's quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders; providing expert, compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community.
At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.
Required Documents:
Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at www.dmu.edu/employment.
Department: Clinic Administration Status: Exempt Position Description
Advertised: 28 Jan 2026 Central Standard Time Applications close: Open Until Filled
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The Primary Care Manager will oversee the operations of the Primary Care Clinic, including Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM), and any future service lines. This role is responsible for program development and strategy implementation, financial management, quality improvement, clinical excellence, patient and family experience, community outreach, partnership relations, and advocacy. The Primary Care Manager ensures efficient clinic operations, high-quality patient care, and alignment with the University's broader health enterprise, including the Multi-Specialty Clinic, Student Health Center, and the MidAmerican RecPlex.
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Practice Manager Des Moines Open Until Filled
The Primary Care Manager will oversee the operations of the Primary Care Clinic, including Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM), and any future service lines. This role is responsible for program development and strategy implementation, financial management, quality improvement, clinical excellence, patient and family experience, community outreach, partnership relations, and advocacy. The Primary Care Manager ensures efficient clinic operations, high-quality patient care, and alignment with the University's broader health enterprise, including the Multi-Specialty Clinic, Student Health Center, and the MidAmerican RecPlex.
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