Ambulatory Surgery Center Director

Premier Bone & Joint Centers is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee the operations of our ASC, specializing in orthopedic and spine surgery, as well as interventional pain management. Our physicians are renowned for their exceptional quality patient care, driving continued growth and development across Wyoming.

We are located in beautiful Laramie, Wyoming, offering stunning mountain views, an active lifestyle, rodeos, and a strong sense of community. A sign-on bonus and relocation reimbursement are included in this opportunity.

Job Summary

• The successful candidate will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and controlling all aspects of the operating functions, processes, and staff of the facility while demonstrating a primary goal of efficiently providing surgical services that exceed customer expectations and improve clinical and financial outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily operation of the facility, ensuring smooth functioning and optimal performance.
• Serving as a liaison between partners, anesthesia groups, and departments, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Reporting pertinent activities concerning the facility to the executive team and partnership at regular intervals.
• Appointing a person responsible for the facility in the absence of the Administrator.
• Planning for services provided by the facility and the operation of the facility, aligning with organizational goals.
• Overall management of the Partnership as outlined in applicable rules and guidelines.

Business Operations

• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures related to internal controls, maintaining a high level of integrity and accountability.
• Develop, monitor, and control staffing needs, operations budget, and capital budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Develop, monitor, and control purchasing plans to stay within proposed budgets and maintain compliance with group purchasing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with government regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies, upholding the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Negotiate and control external contracts, such as those with physicians, ancillary services, plant maintenance, and purchasing agreements, optimizing value and minimizing risk.
• Establish pricing for procedures based on cost analysis and local market standards, ensuring competitiveness and profitability.
• Develop and ensure compliance with appropriate departmental policy and procedure manuals for use by staff, promoting consistency and best practices.
• Closely monitor variations in financial performance to avoid cash flow problems, ensuring stability and sustainability.

Personnel Administration

• Hold monthly staff meetings outlining goals and priorities of the facility, fostering engagement and motivation.
• Manage exempt and non-exempt employees in accordance with facility policies, utilizing sound principles of practice and fairness.
• Review employee performance as evaluated by respective managers, ensuring timely and thorough evaluations.
• Review and approve disciplinary actions and/or discharges, maintaining a fair and transparent process.
• Evaluate management performance and other staff as designated, identifying areas for growth and improvement.
• Approve additions or deletions of positions, as well as approve applicants for new or vacant positions, aligning with organizational needs.
• Implement a program of job-based orientation, training, and ongoing evaluation for all employees, ensuring competence and confidence.
• Manage employee files and records, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with regulations.
• Provide educational opportunities for professional staff development, promoting continuous learning and improvement.

Clinical Services

• Ensure surgical programs and clinical services comply with regulatory body and accrediting body standards, maintaining the highest level of quality and safety.
• Work in conjunction with the Medical Director and Medical Executive Committee to evaluate and develop existing and new surgical services, aligning with organizational goals.
• Manage clinical departments of nursing, central supply, housekeeping, and supervise contracted services of laboratory, pharmaceuticals, laundry, and biomedical engineering, ensuring seamless integration and coordination.
• Monitor adequate function of surgical equipment and patient care equipment through contracted services and follow-up on repairs, maintaining optimal performance and reliability.
• Identify and develop new services defined as appropriate for ambulatory surgery centers, expanding offerings and improving patient experience.
• Foster positive public relations, marketing, and planning, promoting the organization's reputation and brand.

Quality Improvement

• Develop, evaluate, and promote implementation of a continuous quality improvement program, driving excellence and innovation.
• Administer the infection control program and medical staff review of the quality improvement program, maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Identify and correct quality care issues, ensuring prompt and effective resolution.
• Develop statistical indicators to use in evaluating overall operations and quality of care provided, informing data-driven decision making.
• Serve as a member of the Quality Improvement Committee, contributing expertise and guidance.

Medical Staff Relationships

• Process credentialing of practitioners of the facility, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director in reviewing and revising Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations, maintaining alignment with organizational policies.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and serve as a liaison in problem areas with the medical staff, promoting positive relationships and effective communication.
• Develop a system whereby physician needs and patient needs are defined, determining the proper mix of services and efficiencies.

Administrative Representative

• Attend corporate administrative meetings representing the facility, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Act in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the facility, upholding its values and principles.
• Maintain membership in professional associations relevant to ambulatory surgery facilities and healthcare administration, staying current with industry developments and trends.
• Stay current in changes in the healthcare environment, such as reimbursement, legislative issues, and business law, acting accordingly in the best interest of the corporation.

Personal Development and Professionalism

• Identify areas requiring additional reinforcement through education, consultation, or practicum, promoting ongoing learning and growth.
• Attend all mandatory in-services and meetings, ensuring timely and thorough participation.
• Follow the facility's professional conduct and dress code policy, maintaining a high level of professionalism and respect.
• Maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy, adhering to strict standards of confidentiality and discretion.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, patients, and employees, fostering positive relationships and interactions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Nursing or Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in a top administrative or supervisory/management position within an ASC.
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients, and others, promoting effective teamwork and collaboration.

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