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HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATOR
Pasadena, TX
$130,000-150,000 + Benefits + Bonus + Shift Dif
Day Shift

Our medical facility provides specialized surgical services in various areas including Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology (ENT), Pain Management, Plastic & Reconstructive, Podiatry, and Urology. With multiple operating rooms and treatment rooms, our AAAHC accredited center seeks candidates familiar with the Pasadena area.
Job Summary

• Responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the facility's operations to ensure the delivery of exceptional surgical care while optimizing clinical and financial outcomes.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the facility.
• Serve as a mediator between the Governing Board, Medical Staff, and all departments.
• Provide regular reports on facility activities to the Governing Board.
• Appoint an interim administrator when necessary.
• Plan and coordinate facility services and operations.
• Manage the Partnership according to the relevant agreement.
• Conduct Monthly Operations Review calls with the Home Office team.

Business Operations

• Implement and monitor operational processes as part of the facility's Quality Performance Improvement program.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and manage staffing, operations, and capital budgets.
• Control purchasing plan to stay within the budget and adhere to group purchasing initiatives.
• Comply with government regulations and accrediting body requirements.
• Negotiate and oversee external contracts with physicians, ancillary services, and maintenance.
• Set pricing for procedures based on cost analysis and market standards.
• Foster positive relationships among facility departments and act as a liaison with the Home Office.
• Create and enforce departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain financial performance and monitor cash flow.

Personnel Administration

• Conduct monthly staff meetings to communicate goals and priorities.
• Manage exempt and non-exempt employees in accordance with facility policies.
• Review employee performance evaluations.
• Authorize disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Evaluate management performance.
• Approve new hires and changes in the workforce.
• Analyze employee productivity and adjust staffing levels as needed.
• Implement employee orientation, training, and evaluation programs.
• Maintain employee files and records.
• Provide professional development opportunities.

Clinical Services

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting body standards for surgical programs and clinical services.
• Manage the clinical departments of nursing, central supply, medical records, and housekeeping.
• Oversee contracted services for laboratory, radiology, pharmaceuticals, laundry, and biomedical engineering.
• Maintain and repair surgical and patient care equipment.
• Develop and implement sales/marketing strategies.
• Identify and develop new services for the ambulatory surgery center.
• Promote positive public relations and planning.

Quality Improvement

• Establish and promote a continuous quality improvement program.
• Administer the infection control program.
• Identify and resolve quality care issues.
• Develop statistical indicators to evaluate operations and quality of care.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Committee.

Medical Staff Relationships

• Manage the credentialing process for facility practitioners.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to review and revise the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations.
• Serve as a liaison in problem areas with the medical staff.
• Develop a system to address physician and patient needs.

Administrative Representative

• Represent the facility in corporate administrative meetings.
• Align with the facility's vision, mission, and business philosophy.
• Maintain membership in relevant professional associations.
• Stay updated on changes in healthcare environment and act accordingly.

Personal Development and Professionalism

• Identify areas for additional education, consultation, or practicum.
• Attend mandatory in-services and meetings.
• Adhere to the facility's professional conduct and dress code policy.
• Maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with all stakeholders.

Evaluation Criteria

• Feedback from patients, families, physicians, and employees.
• Completion of annual goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Preference for nursing or Master's degree.
• At least three years of top administrative or management experience in healthcare.
• Proficient in English language (verbal and written).
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Additional qualifications may be determined by the Governing Board.
• Ability to move around the facility for supervision.
• Standard office environment with occasional exposure to patient care areas.

MUST HAVE

• Budget Management
• Surgery Center experience
• Leadership experience

IDEAL CANDIDATE
Seeking a business-savvy leader with operations experience in a surgery center. Local candidates strongly preferred.