Surgery Center Administrator

Surgery Center Administrator, RN

POSITION TYPE: Administrator

SPECIALTY UNIT: Surgery Center 

LOCATION: Rock Hill, SC

SHIFT: Days

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Position Summary

A high-performing Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking a dynamic and experienced Administrator to oversee daily operations, clinical services, personnel management, and strategic planning. The facility features four operating rooms and offers a comprehensive range of surgical specialties, including Dental, ENT, General Surgery, gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Plastics, Podiatry, and Urology.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in ASC leadership or hospital-based surgical services, with direct experience in ASCs.

Core Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

• Direct and coordinate all daily activities of the surgical center.
• Serve as a liaison between the governing board, medical staff, and departments.
• Provide regular updates and strategic insights to the governing board.
• Designate leadership coverage during absences.
• Plan for current and future services to ensure alignment with clinical goals and regulatory standards.
• Lead monthly operations reviews and executive calls.

Business Operations

• Implement and maintain performance frameworks, such as quality and efficiency programs.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory agencies, and accrediting bodies.
• Manage budgets, staffing plans, capital expenditures, and supply purchasing within financial targets.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with vendors, service providers, and physicians.
• Establish and update procedure pricing based on cost analysis and market standards.
• Monitor financial metrics, address variances, and mitigate cash flow issues.
• Develop and enforce departmental policies and procedures.

Personnel Management

• Conduct regular staff meetings to communicate goals and performance expectations.
• Oversee recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Review and approve new roles and hires.
• Analyze staff productivity and adjust the workforce based on surgical volume.
• Promote ongoing education, orientation, and professional development.
• Maintain personnel records and compliance with HR policies.

Clinical Oversight

• Ensure compliance with clinical regulations and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with medical leadership on service development and quality improvement.
• Supervise departments such as nursing, supply chain, medical records, and housekeeping.
• Oversee contracted services, including lab, radiology, pharmacy, laundry, and biomedical support.
• Maintain operational readiness of surgical and clinical equipment.
• Lead sales and marketing initiatives, identifying growth opportunities.

Quality Improvement

• Develop and lead a comprehensive quality improvement and infection control program.
• Collaborate with the medical staff to monitor and improve care outcomes.
• Utilize data-driven indicators to assess and enhance facility performance.
• Serve on the Quality Improvement Committee and ensure that corrective action is taken as needed.

Medical Staff Relations

• Manage credentialing and re-credentialing of providers.
• Assist in maintaining and updating medical staff bylaws and policies.
• Foster positive working relationships between providers and staff.
• Ensure services are aligned with physician needs and patient demand.

Administrative Representation

• Represent the center at corporate, regional, and professional association meetings.
• Uphold the facility’s mission, vision, and business philosophy.
• Stay informed of changes in healthcare regulations, reimbursement, and best practices.

Professionalism & Development

• Attend mandatory training, in-services, and professional development sessions.
• Maintain compliance with standards of privacy, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
• Demonstrate effective, courteous communication with all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of proven experience in leadership/management of an Ambulatory Surgery Center or hospital surgical services. Required
• Minimum education required: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards for outpatient surgery.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial performance, staff development, and strategic planning.
• Familiarity with surgical services across multiple specialties is preferred.

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