ASC Administrator - Ambulatory Surgery Center at CHRISTUS Ambulatory Centers

Summary:

Responsible for overall administrative management and operation of the facility. The Administrator shall monitor the adequacy and quality of the facility’s medical activities through coordination with the Governing Board, Professional Standards Committee, medical and nursing staff and shall participate with the Board and corporate office in charting the course the facility is to take in response to developing needs of the community.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures the attainment of facility objectives through the selection, development, motivation, and evaluation of facility personnel.
• Evaluates the effect of external forces on the institution, recommends long-range plans the support the institution’s philosophy and general objectives.
• Stays current and informs trustees of changes in trends, issues, problems and activities in the ambulatory surgery industry and health care in general, as well as community health needs, federal, state and local regulations and recommends facility positions concerning legislation.
• Helps identify potential Governing Board members.
• Specifies personnel accountabilities and evaluates performances.
• Establishes appropriate departmentalization, delegation, and flow of information.
• Negotiates professional/third party contracts and sees that appropriate salary/fee structures are developed and maintained.
• Ensures institutional operating stability by creating a working environment that is conducive to physician and staff satisfaction.
• Assures the sound fiscal operation of the facility and assists with the development of an annual budget and its implementation.
• Ensures compliance with regulations of governing bodies and accrediting organizations by continually monitoring the facility’s service delivery and initiating changes as required.
• Fosters a smooth functioning, efficient organization through timely and effective resolution of disputes.
• Supports and participates in Quality Assurance activities.
• Abides by and supports established Center policies and procedures that are delegated by the Governing Board
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center related business.
• Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, medical staff members and Center employees.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required. 
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of financial principles used in facility administration.
• Marketing.
• Strategic Planning.
• Strong communication, managerial, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a strong relationship with internal and external customers.
• Five years’ experience in medical administration with responsibility for administrative supervision.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time