Ambulatory Surgery Center Administrator

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking an Ambulatory Surgery Center Administrator for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. 

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $66.08 – $99.12. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

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The Ambulatory Service Center Administrator is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all activities of the facility according to its policies, procedures, and mission. This position provides leadership and direction for the efficient and effective operation of the ASC. Leadership responsibilities include oversight of operations, capital purchases, strategic planning, business development, and facilitating a positive image of the center. This position is accountable for attaining all site goals and objectives, as well as ensuring compliance with policies and procedures and federal, state and accrediting body guidelines and standards. This position is also responsible for maintaining a strong relationship with physician and medical group partnerships.

Details of the position:

• Provides direction and evaluation for the organization’s programs and activities, including but not limited to the quality council, performance improvement, risk management, and safety through delegation of responsibilities to appropriate personnel.

• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates activities of clinical and business operations of a multi-specialty surgery center to ensure professional medical and nursing care.

• Develops and implements policies and procedures to enhance daily operations.

• Researches, designs, and provides direction for caregiver training and engagement initiatives that reflect PeaceHealth core values while meeting key performance indicators.

• Manages relationships and agreement(s) with Physician Partners by maintaining awareness of programs, services, and lines of business to make connections in support of patients' needs.

• Promotes the Surgery Center to the local community and to local business leaders to build awareness by using a variety of media, such as newsletters, flyers, brochures, booklets.

• Builds and maintains strong matrix relationships with associated medical foundations and affiliates.

• Develops annual goals and objectives for the surgery center while comparing against established standards or benchmarks. Develops, monitors, and reports on the center's ability to meet key performance indicators and metrics to System Leadership. Delivers on performance commitments and achieves identified volumes to ensure center success.

• Develops and oversees financial relationship agreements between the organization and appropriate affiliates and partners; Determine business line budgets in collaboration with relevant affiliates and establish expense levels.

• Monitors and advises System Leadership of market trends that impact clinical and physician peer review activities, performance improvements, and financial performance of the center.

• Maintains an effective billing system that ensures accurate billing and prompt collection services, as well as build an allowance for debt and third-party reimbursements.

• Supervises special financial agreements for patients that include deferred payments and third-party payment plans.

• Sets measurable and attainable accounts receivable levels for the center while providing a timely feedback cycle.

• Tracks, monitors, and assist in obtaining credentials for appropriate areas of service.

• Tracks, reports, and monitors standards or updates to remain in compliance with state licensure, federal regulations (OSHA CLIA, etc.), and accreditation boards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Bachelor of Science required.

• Master's Degree Preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years Required: Experience in nursing administration or management in healthcare.

• Minimum of 2 years Preferred: Experience in surgical field of healthcare.

Skills

• Knowledge and competency in regulatory requirements for an ASC including CMS and Accrediting Bodies (i.e. AAAHC). (Required)

• Demonstrate competence in area of expertise. (Required)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. (Required)

• Ability to manage complex operations and diverse personnel. (Required)

• Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. (Required)

• Ability to deliver financial results for areas of accountability. (Required)

• Ability to build a collaborative, clinically effective team environment. (Required)

• Strong communication skills; verbal, written and presentation. (Required)

• Ability to be flexible, lead change, remain current with healthcare environment changes and translate those changes into operational plans to discern and interpret the potential impact on assigned departments/communities. (Required)

• Experience in developing successful working relationships at all levels of the organization. (Required)

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.