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Surgery Center Administrator

The Surgery Center Administrator is responsible for directing, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of the facility's operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality surgical services that exceed customer expectations while optimizing clinical and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership:

• Oversee daily operations of the facility, ensuring efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Act as a liaison between the Governing Board, Medical Staff, and facility departments.
• Report facility activities to the Governing Board at regular intervals.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and accrediting bodies.
• Lead Monthly Operations Review discussions with Home & Office team.

Business & Financial Management:

• Deploy and monitor operational framework within the facility's Quality Performance Improvement (QPI) program.
• Develop, monitor, and control staffing needs, operational budget, and capital expenditures.
• Manage purchasing plans and ensure compliance with group purchasing initiatives.
• Negotiate and oversee external contracts (physicians, ancillary services, maintenance, purchasing agreements).
• Establish procedure pricing based on cost analysis and local market standards.
• Monitor financial performance to prevent cash flow issues.

Personnel Administration:

• Conduct monthly staff meetings to outline facility goals and priorities.
• Manage exempt and non-exempt employees, ensuring fair and effective leadership.
• Oversee employee performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and hiring decisions.
• Implement job-based orientation, training, and ongoing evaluation programs.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with HR policies.

Clinical Services & Quality Improvement:

• Ensure surgical programs comply with regulatory and accrediting body standards.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and Medical Executive Committee to evaluate and develop surgical services.
• Supervise clinical departments, including nursing, central supply, medical records, and housekeeping.
• Oversee contracted services such as laboratory, radiology, pharmaceuticals, laundry, and biomedical engineering.
• Lead infection control programs and medical staff quality reviews.
• Identify and correct quality care issues while developing statistical indicators for performance evaluation.

Medical Staff & Public Relations:

• Manage physician credentialing and ensure compliance with medical staff bylaws.
• Foster positive relationships between physicians, employees, and patients.
• Develop a system to assess physician and patient needs for service optimization.
• Lead sales and marketing initiatives to promote facility growth and new service development.

Administrative & Professional Development:

• Represent the facility at corporate administrative meetings.
• Maintain membership in professional associations relevant to ASC and healthcare administration.
• Stay informed on healthcare industry changes, including reimbursement policies, legislative updates, and business law.
• Attend mandatory in-services and meetings, ensuring compliance with professional conduct and confidentiality policies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Nursing or Master's degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum three years of experience in a top administrative or management position within a large ASC.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with physicians, employees, and patients.
• Additional qualifications may be determined by the Governing Board.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Mobility to supervise employees and activities throughout the facility.
• Frequent exposure to patient care areas alongside typical office environment duties.