Jobs · Management · Illinois

Ambulatory Surgery Center Manager

The Pain Center of Illinois · Elmhurst, IL · 2 mo ago
On-siteManagement$75k/yrFull-time

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Administrator / Manager to lead day-to-day operations, ensure full regulatory compliance, and drive operational and financial performance. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring direct ASC management experience and close collaboration with physicians, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary staff in a fast-paced surgical environment. This is not an entry-level position. Candidates with hospital-only management experience and no ASC exposure will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Leadership

- Oversee all daily ASC operations, including staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and case volume optimization - Lead, coach, and hold staff accountable; manage hiring, onboarding, training, evaluations, and corrective actions - Partner closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and ownership to support clinical excellence and business objectives - Ensure efficient room utilization, turnover times, and high patient satisfaction - Facilitate communication across clinical and administrative teams to promote a collaborative, high-performance culture

Compliance & Accreditation

- Maintain full compliance with CMS, state regulations, HIPAA, OSHA, and accreditation standards (AAAHC, Joint Commission, AAAASF) - Lead all accreditation surveys, audits, and inspections; prepare documentation and corrective action plans - Ensure policies, procedures, and staff training remain current, compliant, and consistently enforced

Financial & Business Oversight

- Manage budgets, expenses, and vendor contracts - Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including case volume, staffing efficiency, supply costs, and revenue cycle performance - Collaborate with billing and revenue cycle teams to optimize reimbursement, collections, and payer processes - Control inventory and negotiate pricing with vendors and suppliers - Implement cost-control strategies while maintaining quality and patient care standards

Quality, Safety & Risk Management

- Oversee quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and infection control standards - Manage incident reporting, risk mitigation, and performance improvement initiatives - Ensure adherence to clinical best practices and regulatory standards

Systems & Documentation

- Ensure accurate and compliant medical records management using ASC EMR/EHR and practice management systems - Support medical administrative functions including documentation workflows, billing coordination, and utilization management

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

- 3–5+ years of direct ASC Administrator or ASC Manager experience - Proven experience leading ASC accreditation and regulatory surveys - Strong understanding of ASC operations, staffing models, compliance, and case flow - Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teams - Financial and operational expertise within a surgical or ambulatory setting

Preferred Qualifications

- RN license (strongly preferred) - Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business, or related field - Multi-specialty ASC experience (orthopedics, spine, pain management, GI, etc.) - Experience opening, expanding, or scaling an ASC - Familiarity with ASC EMR and management systems (HST, SIS, Athena, Experity, Epic, eClinicalWorks, or similar platforms)

About Us

We are a multidisciplinary pain center offering clinic, surgical, and physical therapy services. Our team is committed to providing exceptional patient care and seamless service across all departments.

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