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Surgery Center Administrator (ASC)

Surgery Center Administrator (ASC)

KnowhirematchWalnut Creek, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Position : Surgery Center Administrator (ASC)

Location : Nashville, TN or Charlotte, NC – full-time, on-site

Compensation : $165k – $185k base + annual bonus, signing bonus, full benefits, paid relocation

Key Responsibilities

(what you will lead and deliver)

Operational Leadership

  • Direct day-to-day operations for a 4 ORs + 1 treatment room; specialties include ENT, General Surgery, GI, GYN, Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Pain Management.
  • Serve as chief liaison among Governing Board, Medical Staff, and all facility departments; report facility performance at scheduled board meetings.
  • Designate and mentor an acting administrator when absent; ensure seamless leadership coverage.
  • Plan and execute facility growth strategies, service mix, and capital projects in line with partnership agreements.
  • Lead monthly Operations Review with the home-office team, presenting KPIs, financials, and improvement plans.

Business & Financial Management

  • Own the annual operating and capital budgets; oversee staffing levels, supply chain, and GPO compliance.
  • Establish procedure pricing through cost analysis and market benchmarking.
  • Negotiate and manage external contracts (physician block time, ancillary services, maintenance, purchasing).
  • Deploy and monitor EDGE™ operational processes and integrate them into the Quality & Performance Improvement (QPI) program.
  • Safeguard internal controls and ensure ongoing accreditation and regulatory compliance (CMS, AAAHC / Joint Commission, OSHA, HIPAA).

    • Clinical & Quality Oversight

  • Partner with the Medical Director to sustain high clinical standards, update policies, and introduce new surgical services.
  • Oversee nursing, SPD / central supply, medical records, housekeeping, and all contracted clinical services.
  • Chair—or delegate to—Quality Improvement and Infection Control programs; track metrics, investigate variances, and drive corrective actions.

    • People & Culture

  • Lead, develop, and evaluate exempt and non-exempt staff; conduct annual reviews and implement training, orientation, and productivity programs.
  • Champion a culture of zero harm, patient‐first service, and continuous improvement.
  • Facilitate monthly all-hands meetings to communicate goals, progress, and recognition.

    • Business Development & Community Relations

  • Execute the facility sales / marketing plan; cultivate surgeon relationships and identify service-line expansions appropriate for an ASC.
  • Represent the center at corporate meetings and in professional associations; maintain positive public and physician relations.

    • Requirements

    Proven leadership as an Administrator (or equivalent director role) in an Ambulatory Surgery Center or hospital surgical services with ASC exposure.

  • Demonstrated success managing multi-specialty OR operations, budgets, and regulatory surveys. Education & Credentials
  • Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, nursing, or related field (master’s preferred).
  • Current ACLS / BLS certification (or ability to obtain). Financial Acumen
  • Hands-on P&L responsibility, budgeting, and contract negotiation experience. Regulatory & Quality
  • In-depth knowledge of CMS Conditions for Coverage, state / federal regulations, and accreditation standards (AAAHC, Joint Commission, etc.). Leadership & Communication
  • Track record of building high-performing teams, fostering physician partnerships, and presenting to executive boards.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Technical Proficiency
  • Familiarity with EDGE™ or comparable performance-improvement systems and EMR / PM software common to ASCs. I - Demonstrated management of higher-scale P&Ls (high six- to low seven-figure revenue) corresponding to larger OR count and expanded service lines - Proven ability to deploy and oversee EDGETM (or comparable QPI system) across nine surgical specialties at higher case volumes Relocation
  • Willingness to relocate to Walnut Creek, CA (paid relocation provided).

    • California Department of Public Health (CDPH) vs. TN Dept. of Health

    Benefits

    What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary with performance bonus and sign-on bonus
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan
  • Paid relocation and generous PTO / holiday schedule
  • Professional development support and a collaborative, patient-centric culture

    • Ready to advance a high-performing ASC? Apply today and help us deliver exceptional surgical care while continually raising the bar on quality and efficiency.

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