Surgical operations manager

The Maercks Institute; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aesthetic center seeks a Surgical Operations Manager in Miami to oversee surgical operations. This role balances administrative leadership and hands-on clinical support, ensuring compliance while fostering a high-touch, patient-centered environment. The ideal candidate will enhance surgical workflows, maintain operational excellence, and thrive in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Health insurance

PTO

Performance incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in surgical management, preferably in outpatient settings.
• Strong understanding of OR protocols.
• Exceptional ability to anticipate surgical team needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surgical operations and ensure compliance.
• Act as primary liaison between surgical staff and administration.
• Fulfill roles as needed to support surgical procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Compliance tracking

Surgical workflows

Education

Surgical technologist, RN, PA-C, or first assist

Tools

EMRs

Scheduling systems

Job description

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Reports To:Dr. Rian Maercks, Founder & Medical Director

Surgical Operations Manager

Location:Miami, FL

Job Type:Full-Time

Reports To:Dr. Rian Maercks, Founder & Medical Director

About The Maercks Institute

The Maercks Institute is an internationally recognized center for aesthetic excellence, driven by artistry, innovation, and surgical precision. Under the leadership of Dr. Rian Maercks, a celebrated thought leader and innovator in aesthetic surgery, our team is committed to redefining beauty through thoughtful, individualized care in a boutique, high-performance setting. We seek an exceptional professional to join our surgical team as aSurgical Operations Manager, playing a key role in maintaining and elevating our gold standard of care.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and hands-onSurgical Operations Managerto oversee and optimize all facets of surgical operations within our state-of-the-art facility. This individual will be directly responsible for ensuring the seamless coordination of surgical cases, including staffing, compliance, instrumentation, and intraoperative support. The ideal candidate is experienced in surgical environments, comfortable working in a dynamic and demanding setting, and capable of balancing administrative leadership with hands-on clinical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Staffing and Clinical Support
• Ensure a qualifiedfirst assist and circulatorare scheduled and present for all surgical procedures.
• Personally fulfill circulator or first assist roles when needed to support Dr. Maercks and ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate closely with the surgical team to ensure exceptional intraoperative performance.
• Surgical Readiness
• Guarantee thatall surgical instruments, implants, and equipmentare available, sterilized, and in optimal condition prior to each procedure.
• Coordinate with vendors and manage surgical case supply needs in advance of surgery dates.
• Maintain readiness for emergent or add-on cases.
• Inventory, Compliance & Log Management
• Oversee inventory systems for surgical supplies, medications, and instrumentation; ensure timely restocking and cost-effective usage.
• Maintain and auditsurgical logs, instrument tracking systems, and compliance documentationin alignment with regulatory standards (AHCA, OSHA, etc.).
• Lead periodic reviews to ensure consistent operational excellence and compliance.
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Act as the primary liaison between surgical staff, anesthesia providers, and administrative personnel to support surgical case flow.
• Partner with Dr. Maercks to continuously enhance patient safety, efficiency, and surgical outcomes.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives and performance tracking.
• General Duties
• Participate in accreditation processes, inspections, and audits.
• Support onboarding and training of clinical staff.
• Contribute to developing and refining SOPs for surgical and perioperative operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in surgical or perioperative management, preferably in an outpatient or private practice setting.
• Background as asurgical technologist, RN, PA-C, or first assiststrongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of sterile processing, OR protocols, and surgical workflows.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to anticipate surgical team needs.
• Proficiency with EMRs, scheduling systems, and compliance tracking tools.
• Proven leadership ability and the drive to perform hands-on support when necessary.
• Professional, discreet, and able to thrive in a high-touch, patient-centered environment.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to work alongside a world-class aesthetic surgeon in a refined, high-performance environment.
• A supportive and collaborative culture committed to artistry, excellence, and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, PTO, and performance incentives.

Salary Range

$65,000 – $110,000annually, $65,000-$85000 base salary depending on experience and qualifications.

(Additional incentive potential based on performance and contribution to efficiency and quality improvements.)

How to Apply

• Please submit yourresume and a brief cover letterdetailing your experience and what excites you about joining The Maercks Institute. Exceptional candidates will be contacted for interviews with our leadership team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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