Surgery Center Administrator

Surgery Center Administrator

San Ramon, CA (San Francisco Bay Area) Compensation : $165,000 – $190,000 DOE + Performance Bonus + Signing Bonus + Full Benefits + Paid Relocation

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Operations Leader to serve as the Administrator for our high-volume, state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in San Ramon, CA.

This is a leadership role where you will have full responsibility for directing all clinical, financial, and operational aspects of the facility. You will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement, ensuring outstanding patient care, and fostering a collaborative, successful environment for our staff and physician partners.

About the Facility

This cutting-edge center is a hub for high-quality care, featuring 4 Operating Rooms and 1 Treatment Room . We perform a wide range of specialized procedures across the following key areas :

Surgical Specialties : ENT, General Surgery, GI, GYN, Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, Orthopedics, Podiatry, and Pain Management.

What You'll Do : Core Responsibilities

As the Administrator, you will be the key executive responsible for the center's overall success, with a focus on these four critical pillars :

1. Operations & Financial Management

Lead all daily operations to ensure efficiency, superior patient experience, and optimized processes.

Develop, monitor, and control the annual operating budget, capital budget, and purchasing plan, closely tracking financial performance to maintain fiscal health.

Negotiate and manage external contracts, including physician agreements, ancillary services, and plant maintenance.

Establish procedure pricing based on comprehensive cost analysis and local market standards.

Serve as the primary liaison between the Governing Board, Medical Staff, facility employees, and the Home Office executive team.

2. Clinical & Quality Leadership

Ensure 100% compliance with all government regulatory agencies (CMS) and accrediting bodies (e.g., Joint Commission, AAAHC).

Develop, evaluate, and promote a robust, facility-wide Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program.

Oversee clinical departments (nursing, central supply, medical records) and contracted services to maintain the highest standards of patient care and equipment function.

Manage the facility's credentialing process for all practitioners and collaborate with the Medical Director on Medical Staff Bylaws and rules.

Work with the Medical Executive Committee to evaluate and develop existing and new surgical services.

3. Personnel & Employee Engagement

Lead, manage, and mentor exempt and non-exempt employees, ensuring a fair, high-performance, and positive work culture.

Manage all aspects of the employee life cycle, including approving hires, reviewing performance evaluations, and developing staffing plans based on volume using productivity analysis tools.

Implement comprehensive job-based orientation, training, and professional development programs for all staff.

Champion positive customer relations among employees, physicians, and patients.

4. Growth & Strategy

Develop and implement a strategic sales and marketing plan to drive case volume and new physician recruitment.

Identify and develop new services appropriate for the ASC setting to ensure long-term growth.

Foster strong public relations within the local healthcare community.

What You'll Bring : Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a proven leader with a strong background in surgical administration.

Required Experience : 3+ years of leadership experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) is highly preferred.

We will also strongly consider candidates with significant hospital surgical services leadership experience combined with proven exposure to or knowledge of the ASC model.

Education : Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field (Master's preferred).

Demonstrated Expertise in :

Surgical operations and staff management.

Developing and managing facility budgets and financial performance.

Accreditation preparation (CMS, AAAHC / TJC) and adherence to regulatory compliance.

Cultivating strong, collaborative relationships with physicians and the Governing Board.