Administrator, Eye Institute Surgery Center

About the role

Administrative responsibility for all functions of the Surgery Center(s), including, but not limited to, basic accounting, budgeting and productivity monitoring; personnel administration, guidelines and regulations of external accrediting agencies; and equipment/supplies necessary for provision of services. Enforces compliance with mission/ goals, policies/procedures, and relevant regulations, including Medicare, OSHA, HIPAA, and Corporate Compliance. Maintains all standards required for state licensure of the Surgery Center(s) and AAAHC accreditation. Evaluates the quality of service delivered to all customer groups. Works collaboratively with physicians, hospital administrators and other health system employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop goals and objectives for the department and administer policies, procedures and departmental processes as needed.
• Prepare departmental scorecard information based on strategic plan.
• Responsible for all clinical, financial and personnel functions of Ambulatory Surgery Center(s).
• Responsible for compliance with all federal regulations applicable to ASCs (including Medicare ASC Conditions of Participation, OSHA, HIPAA, etc.), accreditation standards (AAAHC), state ASC licensure requirements, and CDC Infection Control guidelines.
• Develops new policies and procedures as necessary and reviews current policies and procedures annually.
• Prepares annual budget and all agendas with supporting documents for quarterly and special meetings of the Board of Directors and other committees of the board.
• Responsible for credentialing, appointment and reappointment of all Medical and Allied Health staff and approval of on-site students.
• Reviews and updates Medical Staff Bylaws in collaboration with attorneys and physician committees to assure compliance with regulatory and licensure requirements.
• Responsible for development, implementation, oversight and annual updates to the Quality Assessment and Improvement and Risk Management programs.
• Responsible for oversight of the Safety Program.
• Maintains custody of all official documents in locked file rooms or office.
• Evaluates equipment purchases and new services for feasibility, profitability and efficiency.
• Utilizes attorneys, CPAs, architects, consultants, etc. as needed.
• Effectively communicates delegated responsibilities to subordinates as evidenced by a productive and supportive staff.
• Utilizes proper channels of communication to keep Administration updated on problems/needs related to patient care, clinical personnel, allied health personnel and surgeons.
• Assesses complex situations, financial reports, and staffing to improve operations and profitability.
• Coordinates the planning and changing of programs/services for meeting patient care/nursing staff needs and nursing informational needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required with three years of management experience in a health care setting. MBA, MHA, or comparable degree and more than three years of experience preferred.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and enforce policies and procedures and Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with the Board of Directors, physicians, allied health staff, surgery center staff, and Medical Director
• Assess complex situations, financial reports, and staffing to improve operations and profitability
• Maintain positive public relations

Work Environment

Clean, well-lit, comfortable office setting. Ability to travel locally and nationally as required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Bending
• Reaching with arms
• Finger and hand dexterity
• Talking
• Hearing
• Seeing
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: 20 lbs. maximum

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more. This includes:

• Compensation: Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits: Paid Time Off programs, Health and welfare benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Family benefits, Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Pay

Pay Range: $59.00 - $88.50

Schedule

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Regular - Monday - Friday 40 hrs per week