Description
Summary:
The ASC Manager will provide strong leadership to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring exceptional patient care, operational efficiency, and strict adherence to regulatory standards. This role focuses on ophthalmic procedures in a high-volume, patient-centered outpatient environment.
The ASC Manager will report to the Governing Board/Medical Director and collaborate closely with ophthalmologists, nursing staff, and administrative teams to drive clinical excellence, financial performance, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master's degree (e.g., MHA, MBA, MSN) preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare management, with at least 3 years in an ambulatory surgery center or outpatient surgical setting; ophthalmology experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated strong leadership skills with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
Proven ability to lead with integrity, empathy, and decisiveness in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical skills for budgeting, data-driven decision-making, and performance metrics.
Commitment to patient-centered care and regulatory excellence in ophthalmology services. In-depth knowledge of ASC regulations, including CMS and AAAHC standards; experience leading successful accreditation surveys highly desirable.
Certification as a Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC) or equivalent preferred; RN licensure a plus.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills; proficiency in EMR systems and healthcare financial software.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Provide strong, inspirational leadership to clinical and administrative staff, including nursing, technicians, and administrative office personnel. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture through staff development, performance evaluations, conflict resolution, and team-building initiatives.
Experience partnering with other healthcare professionals and a record of building and maintaining trust and collaborative relationships.
Regulatory Compliance and Accreditation: Ensure full compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions for Coverage, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) standards, state licensure requirements, OSHA, and other applicable federal/state regulations. Lead preparation for surveys, audits, and accreditation processes; implement and monitor quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) programs.
Strategic Planning: Identify opportunities for service expansion, process improvements, and marketing to enhance the center's position in the ophthalmology community.
Ability to adapt to and lead change, create an environment that supports change and resolve conflict.
Build and maintain strong relationships with ophthalmologists, referring providers, and external partners to support case volume growth and strategic initiatives.
Adherence to the utmost infection prevention standards in compliance with CDC, AORN, and APIC recommendations
Superior communication, facilitation, negotiation and listening skills. Must be able to foster open communication and be open and receptive to the ideas and suggestions of others.
Excellent analytical, critical/creative thinking and critical thinking skills.
Strong program development, project management, and information technology skills.
In depth knowledge of industry standards and clinical best practices and trends.
Strong organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written).
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills; proficiency in technology, Microsoft office suite, EMR systems and healthcare financial software.
Performs other duties as assigned.
