Ambulatory Surgery Center Manager

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.