Surgical Services Director: Lead Quality & Operations

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center; Alaska; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) retirement with match

Generous PTO and EIB

Career growth opportunities

Recognition & Reward programs

Exclusive employee discounts

Job summary

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer, Alaska, seeks a Director of Surgical Services to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the department. You will drive safe, high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

You will lead staffing, quality improvement, and technology adoption to enhance outcomes, patient experience, and efficiency; a dynamic, forward-thinking leader will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or seven+ years of experience in lieu.
• Master's degree preferred for leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily surgical services operations and staffing.
• Leads quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Manages budgeting and financial oversight for the department.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and other stakeholders to optimize schedules.
• Develops talent and succession planning; mentors and educates staff.
• Ensures patient care processes meet regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Monitors KPIs; drives data-driven improvement initiatives.
• Engages supply chain for instrument management and equipment.
• Participates in strategic planning to expand services and market position.
• Maintains a positive work culture and staff retention.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Financial Oversight

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Healthcare IT

Staff Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Seven+ years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Healthcare software systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer, Alaska, seeks a Director of Surgical Services to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the department. You will drive safe, high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

You will lead staffing, quality improvement, and technology adoption to enhance outcomes, patient experience, and efficiency; a dynamic, forward-thinking leader will thrive here.