Ambulatory Surgery Center Manager

The Pain Center of Illinois; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Administrator/Manager to oversee daily ASC operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and implement quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of direct ASC experience, strong leadership skills, and financial expertise. This position involves collaboration with surgeons and administrative teams to enhance patient care in a fast-paced environment. Join us to lead a high-performing surgical center and influence clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain compliance with CMS, state regulations, HIPAA, OSHA, and accreditation standards.

Skills

Leadership

ASC operations

Regulatory compliance

Financial oversight

Quality and risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business, or related field

RN license

Job description

Benefits:

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

Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Administrator / Manager

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).

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to lead a high‑performing ambulatory surgery center, influence clinical and business outcomes, and work closely with physicians and leadership to deliver exceptional outpatient surgical care.