Ambulatory Surgery Center Manager

The Pain Center of Illinois

12d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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