Medical Quality Administrator

United Surgical Partners International (USPI) ,the countrys largest Ambulatory Surgery Center platform, is seeking an RN/Surgery Center Administrator for Memorial Hermann North Houston Endoscopy & Surgery located on the north side of Houston, TX.
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

This state-of-the art, multi-specialty facility performs procedures in the areas of GI, Pain Management and Colorectal. There are 4 Operating Rooms and 2 Procedure Rooms.

The ideal candidate for this role will either have Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) leadership experience or hospital surgical leadership experience with ASC exposure.



Job Summary



Responsible for directing, coordinating, and controlling all aspects of the operating functions, processes, and staff of the facility while demonstrating the primary goal of efficiently providing surgical services that exceed customer expectations and improve clinical and financial operations.



Responsibilities and Expectations



The daily operation of the facility.
Serving, along with any committee appointed for the purpose, as a liaison between the Governing Board, the Medical Staff, and all departments of the facility.
Reporting the pertinent activities concerning the facility to the Governing Board at regular intervals.
Appointing a person responsible for the facility in the absence of the Administrator.
Planning for the services provided by the facility and the operation of the facility.
Overall management of the Partnership as outlined in the Operating or Limited Partnership Agreement as applicable.
Lead discussion/presentation during Monthly Operations Review call with USPI's Home Office team.



Business Operations



Deploy, monitor, and ensure that USPI's EDGETM is the foundation of the facility's operational processes and appropriately integrated within the facility's QPI program.
Ensure compliance with USPI's policies and procedures as related to internal controls.
Develop, monitor, and control the staffing needs, operations budget, and capital budget.
Develop, monitor, and control the purchasing plan to stay within the proposed budget and maintain compliance with group purchasing initiatives.
Ensure compliance with government regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.
Negotiate and control all external contracts, such as those with physicians, ancillary services, plant maintenance, and purchasing agreements.
Establish pricing for procedures based on cost analysis and local market standards.
Foster positive work relationships among all departments of the facility and act as liaison between UPSI's Home Office and all staff at the facility.
Develop and ensure compliance with appropriate departmental policy and procedure manuals for use by the staff.
Closely monitor variations in the financial performance of the facility to avoid cash flow problems.



Personnel Administration



Hold monthly staff meetings outlining goals and priorities of the facility.
Manage exempt and non-exempt employees in accordance with the facility policies utilizing sound principles of practice and fairness.
Review employee performance as evaluated by their respective managers, ensuring that reviews occur as scheduled or at least annually for each employee.
Review and approve the disciplinary action and/or discharge of employees.
Evaluate management performance and other staff as designated.
Approve the addition or deletion of positions as well as approve applicants for employment in new or vacant positions.
Develop employee productivity analysis, utilizing USPI's Staff Tracker, and assure efficiency of staff levels through increases or reductions in the work force as necessitated by changes in surgical case volume.
Implements a program of job-based orientation, training, and ongoing evaluation for all employees.
Manage all employee files and records.
Provide educational opportunities for professional staff development. Promote the implementation of positive customer relations by the employees and physicians.



ClinicalServices



Ensure that the surgical programs and clinical services are in compliance with the respective components of regulatory body and accrediting body standards. Work in conju