What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrator position at Lake Endoscopy?
Job Summary
· Responsible for directing, coordinating and controlling all aspects of the operating functions, processes, and staff of the facility with the primary goal of efficiently providing endoscopy services.
Responsibilities and Expectations
· The daily operation of the facility.
· Serving, along with any committee appointed for the purpose, as a liaison between the Governing Board, the Medical Staff and all departments of the facility.
· Reporting the pertinent activities concerning the facility to the Governing Board at regular intervals.
· Appointing a person responsible for the facility in the absence of the Administrator.
· Planning for the services provided by the facility and the operation of the facility.
· Overall management of the Partnership as outlined in the Operating Agreement as applicable.
· Lead discussion/presentation during Monthly Operations Review call with USPI's Home Office team
Business Operations
· Deploy, monitor and ensure that the facility's operational processes are appropriately integrated within the facility's QPI program
· Ensure compliance with USPI's policy and procedures as related to internal controls
· Develop, monitor and control the staffing needs, operations budget and capital budget.
· Develop, monitor and control the purchasing plan to stay within the proposed budget and maintain compliance with group purchasing initiatives.
· Ensure compliance with government regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.
· Negotiate and control all external contracts, such as those with ancillary services, maintenance, and purchasing agreements.
· Establish pricing for procedures based on cost analysis and local market standards.
· Foster positive work relationships among all staff at the facility and act as liaison with UPSI's Home Office.
· Develop and ensure compliance with appropriate departmental policy and procedure manuals for use by the staff.
· Closely monitor variations in the financial performance of the facility to avoid cash flow problems.
Personnel Administration
· Hold staff meetings outlining the goals and priorities of the facility.
· Manage exempt and non-exempt employees in accordance with the facility policies utilizing sound principles of practice and fairness.
· Review employee performance as evaluated by their respective managers, ensuring that reviews occur as scheduled or at least annually for each employee.
· Review and approve the disciplinary action and/or discharge of employees.
· Approve the addition or deletion of positions as well as approve applicants for employment in new or vacant positions.
· Monitor employee productivity and assure efficiency of staff levels through increases or reductions in the work force as necessitated by changes in case volume.
· Implements a program of job-based orientation, training, and ongoing evaluation for all employees.
· Manage all employee files and records.
· Provide educational opportunities for professional staff development.
· Promote the implementation of positive customer relations by the employees and physicians.
Clinical Services
· Promotes that the surgical programs and clinical services are in compliance with the respective components of regulatory body and accrediting body standards.
· Work in conjunction with the Medical Director and Operating Board in the evaluation and development of existing and new services at the facility.
· Management of nursing, central supply, medical records, and housekeeping, and supervise the contracted services of laboratory, radiology, pharmaceuticals, laundry and biomedical engineering.
· Monitor the adequate function of equipment through contracted services and follow-up on repairs.
· Identify and develop new services defined as appropriate for ambulatory surgery centers.
· Assist with patient care as needed.
· Foster positive public relations.
Quality Improvement
· Develop, evaluate and promote implementation of a continuous quality improvement program.
· Administer the infection control program and medical staff review of the quality improvement program.
· Identify and correct quality care issues.
· Develop statistical indicators to use in evaluating the overall operations and quality of care provided.
· Serve as a member of the Quality Improvement Committee.
Medical Staff Relationships
· Process the credentialing of practitioners of the facility.
· Collaborate with the Medical Director in the review and revision of the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations on a biannual basis.
· Collaborate with the Medical Director and serve as a liaison in problem areas with the medical staff.
· Promote positive relationships between employees and practitioners.
· Develop a system whereby physician's needs and their patients' needs are defined in order to determine the proper mix of services and efficiencies.
Administrative Representative
· Attend corporate administrative meetings representing the facility.
· Act in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the facility
· Maintain membership in professional associations relevant to ambulatory surgery facilities and healthcare administration.
· Stay current in changes in the healthcare environment, such as reimbursement, legislative issues and business law, and act accordingly in the best interest of the corporation.
Personal Development and Professionalism
· Identify areas that require additional reinforcement through education, consultation, or practicum.
· Attend all mandatory in-services and meetings.
· Follow the facility's professional conduct and dress code policy.
· Maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
· Communicate effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians and their office staffs, patients and employees.
Criteria for Evaluation
· Patient/family feedback
· Annual Goals
· Physician feedback
· Employee feedback
Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in one of the health professions, business administration, or other suitable field.
· Nursing or Master's degree preferred.
· Minimum two years of experience in an administrative or management position.
· Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
· Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients and others.
· The Governing Board may determine other qualifications as seen fit.
· Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
· Mobility to move about the facility to supervise employees and activities.
· Office environment typical, but frequent exposures to patient care areas.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $74,505.00 - $83,202.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $74,505 - $83,202