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Surgery Center Administrator (ASC)

Knowhirematch, Cincinnati

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Position : Surgery Center Administrator (ASC)
Location : Nashville, TN or Charlotte, NC – full-time, on-site
Compensation : $130 k – $160 k base + annual bonus, signing bonus, full benefits, paid relocation

Key Responsibilities

(what you will lead and deliver)

Operational Leadership

  • Direct day-to-day operations for a two-OR, two-treatment-room, multi-specialty ASC (ENT, GI, Orthopedics).
  • Serve as chief liaison among Governing Board, Medical Staff, and all facility departments; report facility performance at scheduled board meetings.
  • Designate and mentor an acting administrator when absent; ensure seamless leadership coverage.
  • Plan and execute facility growth strategies, service mix, and capital projects in line with partnership agreements.
  • Lead monthly Operations Review with the home-office team, presenting KPIs, financials, and improvement plans.

Business & Financial Management

  • Own the annual operating and capital budgets; oversee staffing levels, supply chain, and GPO compliance.
  • Establish procedure pricing through cost analysis and market benchmarking.
  • Negotiate and manage external contracts (physician block time, ancillary services, maintenance, purchasing).
  • Deploy and monitor EDGE operational processes and integrate them into the Quality & Performance Improvement (QPI) program.
  • Safeguard internal controls and ensure ongoing accreditation and regulatory compliance (CMS, AAAHC/Joint Commission, OSHA, HIPAA).

Clinical & Quality Oversight

  • Partner with the Medical Director to sustain high clinical standards, update policies, and introduce new surgical services.
  • Oversee nursing, SPD/central supply, medical records, housekeeping, and all contracted clinical services.
  • Chair—or delegate to—Quality Improvement and Infection Control programs; track metrics, investigate variances, and drive corrective actions.

People & Culture

  • Lead, develop, and evaluate exempt and non-exempt staff; conduct annual reviews and implement training, orientation, and productivity programs.
  • Champion a culture of zero harm, patient‐first service, and continuous improvement.
  • Facilitate monthly all-hands meetings to communicate goals, progress, and recognition.

Business Development & Community Relations

  • Execute the facility sales/marketing plan; cultivate surgeon relationships and identify service-line expansions appropriate for an ASC.
  • Represent the center at corporate meetings and in professional associations; maintain positive public and physician relations.

Proven leadership as an Administrator (or equivalent director role) in an Ambulatory Surgery Center or hospital surgical services with ASC exposure.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-specialty OR operations, budgets, and regulatory surveys.Education & Credentials • Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business, nursing, or related field (master’s preferred).
• Current ACLS/BLS certification (or ability to obtain).Financial Acumen • Hands-on P&L responsibility, budgeting, and contract negotiation experience.Regulatory & Quality • In-depth knowledge of CMS Conditions for Coverage, state/federal regulations, and accreditation standards (AAAHC, Joint Commission, etc.).Leadership & Communication • Track record of building high-performing teams, fostering physician partnerships, and presenting to executive boards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Technical Proficiency • Familiarity with EDGE or comparable performance-improvement systems and EMR/PM software common to ASCs.Relocation • Willingness to relocate to Nashville (paid relocation provided).

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary with performance bonus and sign-on bonus
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan
  • Paid relocation and generous PTO/holiday schedule
  • Professional development support and a collaborative, patient-centric culture

Ready to advance a high-performing ASC? Apply today and help us deliver exceptional surgical care while continually raising the bar on quality and efficiency.

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