Ambulatory Surgery Center Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Administrator / Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Administrator / Manager to lead day-to-day operations, ensure full regulatory compliance, and drive operational and financial performance. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring direct ASC management experience and close collaboration with physicians, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary staff in a fast-paced surgical environment.
This is not an entry-level position. Candidates with hospital-only management experience and no ASC exposure will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Leadership

• Oversee all daily ASC operations, including staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and case volume optimization
• Lead, coach, and hold staff accountable; manage hiring, onboarding, training, evaluations, and corrective actions
• Partner closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and ownership to support clinical excellence and business objectives
• Ensure efficient room utilization, turnover times, and high patient satisfaction
• Facilitate communication across clinical and administrative teams to promote a collaborative, high-performance culture

Compliance & Accreditation

• Maintain full compliance with CMS, state regulations, HIPAA, OSHA, and accreditation standards (AAAHC, Joint Commission, AAAASF)
• Lead all accreditation surveys, audits, and inspections; prepare documentation and corrective action plans
• Ensure policies, procedures, and staff training remain current, compliant, and consistently enforced

Financial & Business Oversight

• Manage budgets, expenses, and vendor contracts
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including case volume, staffing efficiency, supply costs, and revenue cycle performance
• Collaborate with billing and revenue cycle teams to optimize reimbursement, collections, and payer processes
• Control inventory and negotiate pricing with vendors and suppliers
• Implement cost-control strategies while maintaining quality and patient care standards

Quality, Safety & Risk Management

• Oversee quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and infection control standards
• Manage incident reporting, risk mitigation, and performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure adherence to clinical best practices and regulatory standards

Systems & Documentation

• Ensure accurate and compliant medical records management using ASC EMR/EHR and practice management systems
• Support medical administrative functions including documentation workflows, billing coordination, and utilization management

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

• 3–5+ years of direct ASC Administrator or ASC Manager experience
• Proven experience leading ASC accreditation and regulatory surveys
• Strong understanding of ASC operations, staffing models, compliance, and case flow
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teams
• Financial and operational expertise within a surgical or ambulatory setting

Preferred Qualifications

• RN license ( strongly preferred )
• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business, or related field
• Multi-specialty ASC experience (orthopedics, spine, pain management, GI, etc.)
• Experience opening, expanding, or scaling an ASC
• Familiarity with ASC EMR and management systems (HST, SIS, Athena, Experity, Epic, eClinicalWorks, or similar platforms)

Why Join Us
This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing ambulatory surgery center, influence clinical and business outcomes, and work closely with physicians and leadership to deliver exceptional outpatient surgical care.