ASC Administrator

Surgery Partners, Inc•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced ASC Administrator to lead the establishment of a new Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully opening and managing surgery centers, with a strong preference for experience in cardiology and vascular procedures. The main function of the Administrator is that of leadership and promotion of cooperative staff effort. The Administrator is responsible for the allocation and completion of assigned functions in daily operations. She/He interprets departmental philosophy, objectives, policy and procedure. Areas of accountability of the Administrator are outlined as follows: Assistance to surgeons through provisions of adequately prepared service team members. Delegation of responsibilities and duties to professional, technical, and ancillary personnel. Responsibility for performance evaluation of all department personnel. Coordination of administrative duties to ensure proper functioning of the staff. Coordination of the provision and control of materials, supplies, and equipment with the Director of Supply. Coordination of activity within the O.R. suite. Risk Manager Designee. Other responsibilities or activities as determined by the Director of Operations. Fiscal Management: Monitors budget compliance in daily assessment of services activity. Provides input into preparation of services budget. Standards of Nursing Practice: Monitors compliance of staff members in the daily practice of nursing care. Communicates compliance of nursing standards to Director of Operations. Cultural practices will be addressed and supported as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with planned course of medical therapy. Policies and Procedures: Monitors staff compliance with policy and procedures. Interprets policy and procedures to staff members. Enforces compliance with policy and procedures. Communicates non-compliance to the Director of Operations. Provides counseling and disciplinary measures to Ambulatory Care Services personnel for non-compliance with policy and procedures. Staffing and Utilization of Services Personnel: Assigns services personnel based on levels of competency and the needs of the patient. Assures equitable staff assignments. Participates in selection of services personnel after consulting with the Director of Operations as needed. Completes and posts services personnel schedule. Staff Development: Actively participates in weekly nursing/clinical staff meetings. Evaluates orientation program of all new nursing/clinical services personnel. Communicates educational needs of nursing/clinical personnel to Director of Operations. Monitors staff compliance with annual re-certification. Services Environment: Monitors service environment daily and assure surveillance of safety issues and infection control program. Reviews monthly report of radiation detection badges and takes appropriate action necessary. Assures staff participation and knowledge of fire and disaster safety. Reviews electrical safety and assures all equipment is inspected every six months. Reviews temperature and humidity controls and takes corrective action as necessary. Reports environmental problems to the Director of Operations. Performance Improvement Program: Reviews results of monthly Improvement activity and reports to staff at regular meetings. Communicates with and provides input to the Chief Executive Officer regarding corrective action for performance improvement deficiencies. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Requirements

Proven experience as an ASC Administrator, particularly in opening new centers.
Strong knowledge of cardiology and vascular procedures.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with state regulations and accreditation standards in Pennsylvania.
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience required with a minimum of four years supervisory/management experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning, development, and opening of the new surgery center.
Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations, as well as accreditation requirements.
Develop operational policies and procedures to promote efficiency and patient safety.
Manage day-to-day operations, including staffing, scheduling, and inventory management.
Collaborate with medical staff to establish protocols for cardiology and vascular procedures.
Implement quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Build and maintain relationships with physicians, staff, and vendors.
Assistance to surgeons through provisions of adequately prepared service team members.
Delegation of responsibilities and duties to professional, technical, and ancillary personnel.
Responsibility for performance evaluation of all department personnel.
Coordination of administrative duties to ensure proper functioning of the staff.
Coordination of the provision and control of materials, supplies, and equipment with the Director of Supply.
Coordination of activity within the O.R. suite.
Risk Manager Designee.
Monitors budget compliance in daily assessment of services activity.
Provides input into preparation of services budget.
Monitors compliance of staff members in the daily practice of nursing care.
Communicates compliance of nursing standards to Director of Operations.
Monitors staff compliance with policy and procedures.
Interprets policy and procedures to staff members.
Enforces compliance with policy and procedures.
Communicates non-compliance to the Director of Operations.
Provides counseling and disciplinary measures to Ambulatory Care Services personnel for non-compliance with policy and procedures.
Assigns services personnel based on levels of competency and the needs of the patient.
Assures equitable staff assignments.
Participates in selection of services personnel after consulting with the Director of Operations as needed.
Completes and posts services personnel schedule.
Actively participates in weekly nursing/clinical staff meetings.
Evaluates orientation program of all new nursing/clinical services personnel.
Communicates educational needs of nursing/clinical personnel to Director of Operations.
Monitors staff compliance with annual re-certification.
Monitors service environment daily and assure surveillance of safety issues and infection control program.
Reviews monthly report of radiation detection badges and takes appropriate action necessary.
Assures staff participation and knowledge of fire and disaster safety.
Reviews electrical safety and assures all equipment is inspected every six months.
Reviews temperature and humidity controls and takes corrective action as necessary.
Reports environmental problems to the Director of Operations.
Reviews results of monthly Improvement activity and reports to staff at regular meetings.
Communicates with and provides input to the Chief Executive Officer regarding corrective action for performance improvement deficiencies.