The Surgery Center Administrator is responsible for overseeing the daily clinical and operational activities of the surgery center. This role ensures high-quality patient care, efficient workflows, regulatory compliance, and effective staff performance. The Administrator applies strong peri-operative knowledge and leadership experience to guide clinical teams and collaborates closely with the Senior Director of ACS Operations to uphold the highest standards of medical care.
Responsibilities
Clinical & Operational Leadership
- Oversee and support day-to-day center operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
- Monitor FTE utilization and recommend strategies for cost-effective staffing and labor practices.
- Prepare or delegate clinical staffing schedules considering vacations, holidays, skill mix, and daily operational needs.
- Ensure appropriate cross-training of staff to promote productivity, flexibility, and effective coverage across clinical areas.
- Observe, evaluate, and support clinical personnel performance, promoting continual improvement in quality of care.
Staff Development & Performance Management
- Oversee comprehensive orientation and onboarding programs for all new clinical staff.
- Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to staff; make recommendations regarding salary adjustments, promotions, and terminations.
- Evaluate employee suggestions, grievances, and operational processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
Committees, Collaboration & Provider Oversight
- Direct and participate in center committees, meetings, in-services, and other organizational activities.
- Manage the performance of contracted service providers (e.g., pathology, radiology, housekeeping) to ensure high-quality and timely services.
- Oversee medical staff and allied health credentialing programs.
- Collaborate with the Medical Director to support ongoing and event-related peer review processes.
Quality, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
- Develop, interpret, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and programs that meet standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.
- Assist in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the center27s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Support policy and procedure reviews for the Governing Board, CQI committee, and broader healthcare team.
- Ensure OSHA compliance, staff education, and availability of necessary supplies and equipment.
Financial & Strategic Management
- Monitor and analyze Monthly Operating Reports (MOR) to support fiscal accountability and operational decision-making.
- Assist with the development and execution of the surgery center27s marketing plan in collaboration with the management company and Governing Board.
Qualifications
- Current and valid California Registered Nursing (RN) license.
- Minimum of five years of nursing experience within surgical facility operations (multi-specialty or ophthalmology preferred).
- Strong fiscal management, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
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MinUSD $145,000.00/Yr.
MaxUSD $165,000.00/Yr.
