Facility Administrator - Surgery Center
Company: Fresenius Medical Care North America
Location: Mesa
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
**POSITION FEATURES:**
This position is in Mesa, AZ.
The facility is an ambulatory surgery center that will focus on
cardiology procedures.
Must be an RN or Interventional Radiology Technologist
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Facility Administrator is responsible for the leadership of the
clinical facility ensuring all clinical, operational, and business
objectives are met. The Facility Administrator is authorized to
make daily decisions to ensure patient and staff safety, the
execution of some tasks may be delegated to the nursing leader
where appropriate. Develops a culture of trust, empowerment, and
collaboration among all center staff. The Facility Administrator
shall ensure that the Center complies with the requirements of any
governmental or regulatory body having jurisdiction in the
premises. Assists the Medical Staff to ensure that medical
practices and procedures meets applicable standards. Ensures
provision of quality patient care and the role is responsible to
the ASC Governing Body for clinical reporting and for operational
oversight.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
**Environment of Care & Quality**
+ Manage site employees, environment, clinical processes and
procedures, and workflow to deliver high quality of patient
care
+ Ensure compliance of state requirements and licensure updates
including understanding of CLIA requirements, pharmacy
requirements, and DEA anesthesia regulations
+ Implement and maintain all aspects of Environment of Care
requirements for patient safety and NFPA 101: Life Safety Code
+ Plan personnel, equipment, and medications needed for medical
emergencies; incorporate into Emergency Preparedness Plan; ensure
maintenance of equipment
+ Ensure proper medical records management and HIPAA compliance
+ Oversees the continuous and data driven Quality Assurance and
Performance Improvement Program of the center, including collection
and analyzing of data per policy
+ Through the use of internal tools (SoCA, FA Checklist, etc.) and
feedback delivered in external inspections, develop
facility-specific action plans to achieve ASC quality
standards.
+ Responsible for managing general liability and risk exposures to
patients and employees by conducting risk assessments according
standards, regulations and policies, and then developing and
implementing an associated center specific management plan.
+ Ensure adverse events are reported, documented and necessary
follow up is provided in compliance with policy and state
requirements
+ Ensure effective communication with patients, dialysis clinics,
hospitals and physician(s), to address any concerns/ issues
Facility Operations
+ Participate in Governing Body Meetings; included but not limited
to coordination of meetings in compliance with Governing Body
Bylaws, documentation preparation and maintaining meeting
minutes.
+ Provide support to the Medical Executive Committee as requested
by the Medical Director and in accordance with the Medical Staff
Bylaws.
+ Maintain compliance with ASC regulations including CMS conditions
for coverage, state regulations, and accrediting agency standards
where applicable.
+ Participate in review business and finances of the site,
including financial reports, market trends, and staffing models to
ensure efficiencies, manage inventory and expenses, and optimize
workflow
+ Engage w/ sales partner to develop strategies to find new markets
and develop new business opportunities
+ Oversee front desk staff to ensure all processes, procedures, and
expectations being adhered to, including but not limited to,
appropriate scheduling, patient follow-up, and data integrity
+ Ensures all staff meet organization's customer service
standards
+ Collaborate with ancillary departments within center to ensure
alignment in meeting center-specific and company-wide goals
+ Collaborate with Sales Partner to identify and visit local
dialysis clinics as needed to provide information/education on
available vascular access services for ESRD patients
+ Create and continually enhance internal physician partnerships to
optimize patient care and business outcomes
+ Act as a liaison between the local dialysis clinics, the Access
Center, and physician practices to meet patient needs.
+ Facilitate the application process for physician privileges and
compliance with Medical Staff By-Laws, including assisting with the
credentialing process
+ Coordinate inventory/supply management and vendor services to
ensure cost containment, timely distribution and competitive
pricing, as well as maintain the security and integrity of
facility
+ Responsible for efficient utilization of medication, laboratory,
inventory, supplies and equipment to achieve supply cost goals as
set forth in the annual budget
+ Support billing, billing issues and collection activities
+ Ensure facility is adequately staffed to meet patient needs and
the safety and quality of the employees and patients.
+ May assist w/ patient care on an as needed basis and in
accordance w/ professional licensure (if applicable)
People Management & Leadership
+ Lead, coach, and develop employees to optimize performance;
partnering with Human Resources on employee matters
+ Create a highly engaged and motivated culture, resulting in
increased retention and employee morale
+ Identify and address performance gaps as appropriate in
accordance with company policy
+ Drive employee performance review and employee
engagement/recognition activities for center
+ Participate in the recruitment, interview, and decision-making
process to hire new highly-skilled staff
+ Ensure appropriate training and oversight of all staff, including
front desk employees
+ Ensure completion of all employee training, including new hire
orientation, compliance training, and mandatory in-service
training
+ Ensure all required and appropriate documentation is completed,
including current licensure
+ Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
+ The physical demands and work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
+ Daily work includes desk and personal computer work and
interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The
position may require travel between assigned facilities and various
locations within the community. Minimal travel to regional,
Division and Corporate meetings may be required as well.
+ The position may provide direct patient care that regularly
involves heavy lifting and moving of patients of up to 200 lbs and
assisting with ambulation. Coworkers may provide assistance. The
position may require frequent prolonged periods of standing and the
employee must be able to bend over. There is a two-person assist
program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.
+ The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility
with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be
exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
SUPERVISION:
+ Responsible for all staff, which may include direct and indirect
patient care staff, if incumbent does not possess a RN license,
supervision of nursing staff will be provided by a charge
nurse/director of nursing.
EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:
+ Bachelor's Degree; Advanced Degree desirable or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
+ Must meet all state specific requirements for background and
education level.
+ Successfully complete and maintain BLS Certification
+ ASC certification a plus
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
+ 6-8 years' related experience or an equivalent combination of
education and experience
+ Minimum (3) years direct experience or related experience.in
healthcare supervisory or administrative role
+ Experience in outpatient healthcare operations or an ambulatory
surgery center setting preferred
+ Experience obtaining and maintaining Medicare certification
through an accrediting organization is desirable
+ Experience reading, analyzing, and acting on financial and
business reports
+ Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint) - experience with medical database software
preferred
+ Demonstrated leadership/Management skills, including excellent
communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement,
relationship development, results orientation, team building,
motivating employees, performance management and decision
making
+ Must be knowledgeable in the operation of all facility equipment
and technology, including but not limited to C-arm, patient
monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices and computers,
and all emergency equipment
EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual
Orientation/Gender Identity
Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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