Surgery Center Administrator

  • $150,000–$180,000 Per Year

Highlights

POSITION SUMMARY: The Surgery Center Administrator is responsible for directing, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of the facility's operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality surgical services that exceed customer expectations while optimizing clinical and financial performance. Business & Financial Management: Deploy and monitor operational framework within the facility's Quality Performance Improvement (QPI) program .

Numbers & Facts

LocationWalnut Creek, CA
Salary$150,000–$180,000 Per Year

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Surgery Center Administrator is responsible for directing, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of the facility's operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality surgical services that exceed customer expectations while optimizing clinical and financial performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Leadership:
  • Oversee daily operations of the facility, ensuring efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Act as a liaison between the Governing Board, Medical Staff, and facility departments.
  • Report facility activities to the Governing Board at regular intervals.
  • Ensure compliance with government regulations and accrediting bodies.
  • Lead Monthly Operations Review discussions with Home & Office team.
Business & Financial Management:
  • Deploy and monitor operational framework within the facility's Quality Performance Improvement (QPI) program.
  • Develop, monitor, and control staffing needs, operational budget, and capital expenditures.
  • Manage purchasing plans and ensure compliance with group purchasing initiatives.
  • Negotiate and oversee external contracts (physicians, ancillary services, maintenance, purchasing agreements).
  • Establish procedure pricing based on cost analysis and local market standards.
  • Monitor financial performance to prevent cash flow issues.
Personnel Administration:
  • Conduct monthly staff meetings to outline facility goals and priorities.
  • Manage exempt and non-exempt employees, ensuring fair and effective leadership.
  • Oversee employee performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and hiring decisions.
  • Implement job-based orientation, training, and ongoing evaluation programs.
  • Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with HR policies.
Clinical Services & Quality Improvement:
  • Ensure surgical programs comply with regulatory and accrediting body standards.
  • Collaborate with the Medical Director and Medical Executive Committee to evaluate and develop surgical services.
  • Supervise clinical departments, including nursing, central supply, medical records, and housekeeping.
  • Oversee contracted services such as laboratory, radiology, pharmaceuticals, laundry, and biomedical engineering.
  • Lead infection control programs and medical staff quality reviews.
  • Identify and correct quality care issues while developing statistical indicators for performance evaluation.
Medical Staff & Public Relations:
  • Manage physician credentialing and ensure compliance with medical staff bylaws.
  • Foster positive relationships between physicians, employees, and patients.
  • Develop a system to assess physician and patient needs for service optimization.
  • Lead sales and marketing initiatives to promote facility growth and new service development.
Administrative & Professional Development:
  • Represent the facility at corporate administrative meetings.
  • Maintain membership in professional associations relevant to ASC and healthcare administration.
  • Stay informed on healthcare industry changes, including reimbursement policies, legislative updates, and business law.
  • Attend mandatory in-services and meetings, ensuring compliance with professional conduct and confidentiality policies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
  • Nursing or Master's degree preferred but not required.
  • Minimum three years of experience in a top administrative or management position within a large ASC.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with physicians, employees, and patients.
  • Additional qualifications may be determined by the Governing Board.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
  • Mobility to supervise employees and activities throughout the facility.
  • Frequent exposure to patient care areas alongside typical office environment duties.

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