Facility Administrator
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The Facility Administrator is responsible for the leadership of the clinical facility ensuring all clinical, operational, and business objectives are met. The Facility Administrator is authorized to make daily decisions to ensure patient and staff safety, the execution of some tasks may be delegated to the nursing leader where appropriate.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Manage site employees, environment, clinical processes and procedures, and workflow to deliver high quality of patient care
Ensure compliance of state requirements and licensure updates including understanding of CLIA requirements, pharmacy requirements, and DEA anesthesia regulations
Implement and maintain all aspects of Environment of Care requirements for patient safety and NFPA 101: Life Safety Code
Plan personnel, equipment, and medications needed for medical emergencies; incorporate into Emergency Preparedness Plan; ensure maintenance of equipment
Ensure proper medical records management and HIPAA compliance
Oversee the continuous and data driven Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program of the center, including collection and analyzing of data per policy
Through the use of internal tools (SoCA, FA Checklist, etc.) and feedback delivered in external inspections, develop facility-specific action plans to achieve ASC quality standards
Ensure effective communication with patients, dialysis clinics, hospitals and physician(s), to address any concerns/ issues
Facilitate the application process for physician privileges and compliance with Medical Staff By-Laws, including assisting with the credentialing process
Coordinate inventory/supply management and vendor services to ensure cost containment, timely distribution and competitive pricing, as well as maintain the security and integrity of facility
Support billing, billing issues and collection activities
Ensure facility is adequately staffed to meet patient needs and the safety and quality of the employees and patients. May assist w/ patient care on an as needed basis and in accordance w/ professional licensure (if applicable)
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Daily work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position may require travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Minimal travel to regional, Division and Corporate meetings may be required as well. The position may provide direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients of up to 200 lbs and assisting with ambulation. Coworkers may provide assistance. The position may require frequent prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. There is a two-person assist program and “material assist” devices for the heavier items. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
SUPERVISION
Responsible for all staff, which may include direct and indirect patient care staff, if incumbent does not possess a RN license, supervision of nursing staff will be provided by a charge nurse/director of nursing.
Education and Required Credentials
Bachelor’s Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must meet all state specific requirements for background and education level
Successfully complete and maintain BLS Certification
ASC certification a plus
Experience and Skills
6-8 years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum (3) years direct experience or related experience.in healthcare supervisory or administrative role
Experience in outpatient healthcare operations or an ambulatory surgery center setting preferred
Experience obtaining and maintaining Medicare certification through an accrediting organization is desirable
Experience reading, analyzing, and acting on financial and business reports
Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with medical database software preferred
Demonstrated leadership/Management skills, including excellent communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement, relationship development, results orientation, team building, motivating employees, performance management and decision making
Knowledgeable in the operation of all facility equipment and technology, including but not limited to C-arm, patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices and computers, and all emergency equipment