Ambulatory Surgery Center Administrator

Panoramic Health•Tempe, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Kidney Institute (SKI), a partner of Panoramic Health, is seeking an experienced administrator to oversee day-to-day operations at its ambulatory surgery center in Tempe, Arizona. The role provides hands-on leadership to clinical and administrative teammates and oversees staffing, scheduling, center resources, and operational performance. The Administrator works closely with physicians, the Medical Director, and regional leadership to support efficient operations, patient safety, positive outcomes, and an exceptional patient experience. The position oversees center operations and teammate development; supports clinical quality, safety, and regulatory compliance; and partners with leadership on budgets, expenses, inventory, equipment, vendor relationships, purchasing, and operational reporting. The Administrator also builds collaborative relationships across the center and supports organizational initiatives and continuous improvement. Clinical duties may be performed as needed within the scope of professional licensure and certifications.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
At least 5 years of progressive medical office or healthcare experience.
At least 3 years of management or supervisory experience in an ambulatory care setting.
Experience overseeing clinical operations, staffing, scheduling, and regulatory compliance.
Strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to coach, develop, and motivate a team.
Ability to build effective relationships with physicians, patients, teammates, and administrative partners.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Familiarity with budgeting, inventory management, business operations, and quality improvement processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily center operations, workflows, staffing, and quality of patient care.
Lead, coach, and develop teammates through communication, performance evaluations, goal setting, and ongoing feedback.
Coordinate staffing plans and coverage, review timecards, and ensure appropriate utilization of team resources.
Maintain the center schedule and ensure patients are scheduled appropriately and in a timely manner.
Serve as a resource to teammates, resolve operational challenges, and reinforce center policies and procedures.
Support physicians and clinical teammates to maintain efficient operations and positive patient outcomes.
Monitor clinical operations and procedures for adherence to quality and safety standards.
Promote compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, CMS, OSHA, radiology requirements, and The Joint Commission standards.
Maintain accurate patient records, clinical documentation, safety logs, medication logs, crash cart records, and other required regulatory documentation.
Ensure staff are trained on clinical policies, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
Support patient advocacy and a safe, positive patient experience.
Perform clinical duties as needed within the scope of professional licensure and certifications.
Partner with regional and operational leadership and the Medical Director to manage the center budget, expenses, and resource allocation.
Oversee supply inventory, equipment, and PAR levels to ensure resources align with patient volume.
Monitor operational costs and identify efficiency improvements without compromising quality of care.
Maintain vendor relationships and assist with pricing negotiations and purchasing decisions.
Complete operational reports and communicate center performance, needs, and opportunities to leadership.
Build working relationships with physicians, clinical teammates, administrative partners, and vendors, and promote open communication and collaboration.
Address teammate and operational concerns promptly, escalating issues when appropriate.
Partner with the Medical Director and leadership team to implement organizational initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.