ASC Administrator

ELM Management Services•Atlanta, GA

13h

About The Position

At ELM, the ASC Administrator is responsible for the oversight of the administrative requirements of the ASC. Utilizes effective communication both internally and externally. Oversees and coordinates all the administrative aspects of the ASC operating functions and processes to include financial activities and staffing. Demonstrates the primary goal of efficiency by providing surgical services that exceeds the patient’s expectations and improves facility operations. The administrator works closely with the Medical Director, Governing Body, Executive Director of Operations, and ASC Clinical Director to establish facility goals and objectives. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies and applicable laws maintain a positive public relations image in all communications. The administrators work closely with the management team members and Governing Body to ensure safe and efficient facility operations.

Requirements

Must have excellent time management skills as well as solid EClinical Works experience
A comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and commercial insurance plans is also required
Ability to use discretion and work independently under general supervision
Ability to understand and adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct
An Associate’s Degree in Medical Office Administration
3 to 5 years of work experience in a surgery center environment is required
Must meet pre-employment requirements and maintain all applicable state and job-related guidelines for background screening.
Depending on state-specific requirements, this may include drug testing, health screening, CPR/Basic First Aid, and license/credential verifications

Nice To Haves

Certified Administrator Surgery Center Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Works with the Clinical Director to develop, implement and monitor adherence to policies and procedures to ensure appropriate care is provided and compliance requirements are met
Monitor staffing levels, staff activities and meetings, and supplements staffing needs
Maintain compliance and accreditation according to AAAHC and State/Federal requirements through administrative tasks with the direction of the ASC Clinical Director
Responds appropriately to external inquiries to include, but not limited to regulatory, legal, and executive management requests
Assist the ASC Clinical Director to develop, evaluate and promote implementation of a continuous quality improvement program and infection control program
Ensure the staff is instructed and competent in current infection prevention policies and procedures
Serve on and assist with leading the ASC Quality Improvement, Risk Management and Governance Committees.
Assists with implementation of policies and procedures to support Committee objectives and identify quality care issues
Obtain and maintain equipment and supplies necessary to perform procedures consistent with budgets and purchasing initiatives
Understand physician preferences and ensure those preferences are adhered to as indicated.
Data collection for special projects
Maintain and orders medical and clerical supplies
Monitors patient, physician, and visitor flow through the facility to ensure efficient and effective processes
Maintains credentialing requirements for providers, anesthesia, and any necessary personnel that enters the surgery center.
Provides support, reviews, and enforces business, clinical, safety, and personnel policies to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations
Reports significant information to the Medical Director and Governing Board regarding medical, financial and workflow issues affecting the facility
Investigates and resolves patient, visitor, vendor, employee, or physician complaints or concerns through personal action and reports to higher authority, if appropriate
purchase orders to vendors
Review claims for accounts receivable
Demonstrates knowledge of payor contracts
Demonstrates knowledge of fee schedules, charges, contractual adjustments, and collections
Supervises Qualified Personnel/Clinical Coordination
Conduct pre-operative review of records as needed with anesthesia to determine clearance for surgery
Provides oversight of surgery schedules and special cases and uses information to avoid scheduling conflicts
Ensure communicating staff competencies and center goals are completed within a timely manner
Provides oversight for: Surgery schedulers Prior authorization/benefits Personal Injury Coordinator
Always holds staff accountable for duties and responsibilities inherent to their position as well as manages time keeping and time off activity
Handles or assists with disciplinary action as required and documents accordingly
Monitors productivity of employees and efficiency and safety of the facility overall through performance and benchmarking indicators and training
Maintains competencies through continuing education
Perform other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as requested to meet the needs of the facility as well as cross-trains to perform other appropriate clerical tasks and ensure the safety and comfort of all customers as well as the efficient operation of the facility
Other duties as assigned