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Manager: Ambulatory Surgery Center

Medical Associates

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Posted On 02/05/2024

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Job Overview

Description

Medical Associates is hiring a Leader to run our Tri-State Surgery Center!
Where You Will Be Working:
Tri-State Surgery Center, jointly owned and operated by Medical Associates Clinic and MercyOne Medical Center, is the region's longest-established freestanding facility devoted exclusively to outpatient surgery.
The Center consists of three operating rooms and two specialty procedure rooms and provides a variety of outpatient procedures for patients of all ages. Areas of specialty include ophthalmology, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, gynecology, podiatry, plastic surgery, otolaryngology, urology, and general surgery not requiring overnight stays. Over 6,000 procedures are performed annually at Tri-State Surgery Center.
What You Will Be Doing:
As the Tri-State Surgery Center Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership of all clinical operations of Tri-state Surgery Center.  This includes ensuring quality patient care through leadership of Charge Nursing direct reports and partnership with TSSC Medical Director.  In addition, works closely with next level leader, Director of Ancillary Services, to ensure strong operational performance and the achievement of business objectives. This role is also responsible for fostering a positive work environment for providers and staff.  This position will partner closely with critical supporting functions such as HR, IT, Finance, Business Office and Facilities to ensure effective functioning of TSSC business. 
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
40%           Team Leadership & Communications:
  • Facilitate communication within and outside of the Center on routine and strategic matters via appropriate methods including daily huddles, committee meetings, board meetings, etc.  
  • Manage directly and through others, the selection, training, development, performance evaluation, performance management and payroll for the TSSC Staff.  Direct or through others, ensure well-coordinated daily staffing schedules and surgery schedules to deliver high quality patient services.
  • Direct the organization and coordination of the delivery of care within TSSC through implementing and following efficient clinical processes and protocols.      
20%           Contracts, Coding and Compliance:
  • Partner with Director of Ancillary Services and MA functional leaders/partners to ensure accurate and compliant coding and to conduct cost analyses, market reviews, and maintain TSSC fee schedule.
  • Maintain quality improvement program for compliance with regulations and quality reporting while also ensuring optimal reimbursement.
  • Partner with Director of Ancillary Services and MA functional leaders/partners to ensure favorable contract terms are negotiated and are in place with outside suppliers. 
20%           Achievement of Strategic Business Objectives
  • Prepare, justify, and monitor clinical budget (staffing, equipment, supplies).  Responsible for the development of cost-effective methods of care delivery including coordination of physician, anesthesia and support services quality improvement activities focused on enhanced customer service and improved center operations. 
  • Lead the development of new clinical services for the Center as directed by the strategic plan or by TSSC Board in partnership with Director of Ancillary Services.                  
20%           Regulatory Knowledge and Leadership
  • Lead successful AAAHC re-accreditation with Medicare every three years.
  • Partner with Director of Ancillary Services and MA functional leaders/partners  to ensure adequate knowledgeable of all state and federal laws for ambulatory surgery centers.  Interpret and implement measures and processes to comply with state, federal and accreditation regulations, policies and procedures, which may include but is not limited to:  completing incident reports, evaluating safety and appropriateness of equipment.
  • Remain updated on ASC-related healthcare regulatory changes and legislative issues and act in the best interest of the Center. Direct policy development and conduct annual reviews to ensure compliance with changing regulations.
  • Partner with Director of Ancillary Services and MA functional leaders/partners to manage ongoing risk management activities, including compliance, incident reporting, staff education, and more. Identify and control risk issues, respond to patient complaints directly or delegate as necessary.
Expectations and Interpersonal Skills Needed:
  1. Create a Positive Environment: Foster a friendly, respectful, and patient-focused culture while maintaining a cooperative workplace.
  2. Quality Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in services, compliance, and documentation.
  3. Confidentiality and Fiscal Responsibility: Ensure confidentiality, compliance with regulations, and oversee fiscal performance.
  4. Safety and Infection Control: Maintain robust safety, risk management, and infection control programs.
  5. Effective Leadership: Demonstrate strong leadership behaviors, ethical conduct, and strategic decision-making aligned with organizational values.
  6. Communication Skills: Exhibit excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders, encourage open dialogue, and active listening.
  7. Team Building and Motivation: Build high-performing teams, recognize strengths, and foster a collaborative work environment.
  8. Adaptability and Ethical Conduct: Adapt to change, navigate regulations, and uphold high ethical standards in all interactions.
  9. Conflict Resolution: Manage conflicts diplomatically and promote a harmonious work environment.
  10. Strategic Vision: Plan and execute long-term strategies aligned with the center's mission and goals.
  11. Continuous Learning: Commit to ongoing professional development and promote a culture of learning within the organization.
  12. Empathy and Resilience: Prioritize empathy, patient-centered care, and support staff well-being in high-pressure settings.
Benefits Package Includes:
  • Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
  • 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay) + additional annual Profit Sharing
  • Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
  • Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.
Knowledge and Skills:
  • Experience:  Five to ten years of similar or related experience. Strong preference will be given to candidates with surgery center experience or/or OR leadership experience.
  • Education:     Equivalent to a four‑year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school. Advanced degree appreciated.
  • Interpersonal Skills:    Ability to motivate or influence others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of trust and diplomacy. Obtaining cooperation (internally and externally) is an important part of the job.
  • Other Skills:    Active RN or ARNP Licensure, ACLS & PALS Certification.

Physical Aspects:

Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.

Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sound with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.

Vision - 20 / 40 or better in the best eye with or without correction.

Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Environmental Conditions:
None - The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).


Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plans is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, or other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

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Categories

Health Care
Management/Executive

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

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Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

1148

Job REQ #

oEHtqfwY

# Positions

1

Start Date

20240205

End Date

20240205

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About the Company

Our mission is to provide superior healthcare and an excellent patient experience.

Medical Associates Clinic is a well-established multispecialty group practice with over 170 providers and a staff of over 1,000 health care professionals and support personnel. The group was founded in 1924 and is Iowa’s oldest multispecialty group practice. Today, Medical Associates Clinic is the area’s leading health care provider and only multispecialty group practice.  Medical Associates Clinic has been recognized since 1998 as a “better performing practice” by the Medical Group Management Association.

In 1982, Medical Associates developed the Tri-State’s first health maintenance organization, Medical Associates Health Plans, which offers comprehensive health benefits to over 400 employers and 45,000 members. Medical Associates Health Plans has maintained an “Excellent” rating, the highest level of accreditation possible by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, for 13 consecutive years.

Medical Associates Clinic offers several locations from which to seek medical care, including facilities at 1500 Associates Drive, 1000 Langworthy, and 4155 Pennsylvania Ave in Dubuque, Iowa; as well as facilities in Bellevue, Cascade, Dyersville,  Iowa; Cuba City, and Platteville, Wisconsin; and Elizabeth and Galena, Illinois.