Outpatient Surgery Director creates, directs, and implements the policies and procedures for the outpatient surgical function. Ensures a high level of quality care and services for patients by coordinating and communicating operational procedures to staff and physicians. Being an Outpatient Surgery Director monitors, evaluates, and modifies programs while adhering to company guidelines and standards. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Outpatient Surgery Director typically reports to top management. The Outpatient Surgery Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Outpatient Surgery Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Corvallis Clinic Surgery Center Director is
responsible for the successful management and daily operations of the Surgical
Center. Provides physicians with all the
resources and services necessary to meet the needs of patients and meet the
financial and clinical objectives of the organization.
1. Will participate and maintain a culture
within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the
Service and Behavioral Standards document.
To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and
embrace the principles contained within. 2. Accountable to the
Governing Body and responsible for implementing initiatives determined by the
Governing Body. 3. Manages surgery center resources in a
fiscally responsible manner and in accordance with established annual budget. 4. Creates an environment conducive to growth
in connection with The Corvallis Clinic. 5. Develops proper
clinical procedures that ensure patient safety, comfort, and quality. 6. Develops appropriate
admission and discharge procedures also assuring that pre-admission criteria
are appropriately met. 7. Researches and
prepares cost reduction and revenue enhancement proposals and implements them
as applicable. 8. Evaluates ongoing
patient care and reports significant patient problems to appropriate individuals
or committees. 9. Collaborates with
Human Resources to ensure personnel policy development and communication to
staff to achieve consistency in labor and employee relations. 10. Serves as resource
and role model for staff. 11. Plans, evaluates, recommends,
and implements new initiatives when appropriate. 12. Selects and hires
employees according to established guidelines, monitors, coaches, develop and
evaluate performance of staff on an ongoing basis in accordance with applicable
performance standards. 13. Assures compliance
with all policies and procedures and governmental regulations pertaining to: a) Controlled
substances b) Infection
Control c) Patient
Confidentiality d) CPR,
ACLS, safety and risk management in collaboration with Clinic RN Educator and
Human Resources e) Quality
Improvement and Quality Assurance f)
Emergency Codes and evacuation g) Professional
Licensure h) CMS
regulatory requirements 14. Establishes
and maintains effective working relationships with vendors, employees, managers,
and physicians. 15. Assists
with the development of patient education material. 16. Supports
and promotes a positive image of The Corvallis Clinic and The Corvallis Clinic
Surgery Center when dealing with patients and others inside and outside the
organization. 17. Monitors
patient service feedback and contributes to the process of resolving complaints
and service issues. 18. Utilize
Ambulatory Surgery Center key metrics and benchmarks to drive best practices at
the center. 19. Performs
other duties as assigned, assisting in all areas as needed to balance workload
and assure proper patient care.
1. One of the following
is required: 2. Direct experience with State and Federal regulations
and ambulatory surgery center accreditation agencies highly desirable.
1.
Ability
to read and communicate effectively. Proficient in the use of personal
computers, ability to multitask, problem solve, meet deadlines, adapt to
changing priorities and situations and demonstrate excellent organizational
skills. 2.
Strong
verbal and written communication skills required. Must be detail oriented and
organized. High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information.
Must be able to exercise good judgement and positively influence and lead
others, including handling confrontations with poise and efficiency. 3.
Knowledge
of state-specific and federal healthcare regulations and standards as these
pertain to the clinical areas within an Ambulatory Surgery Center. Familiar
with achieving and maintaining facility licensure, certifications, and
accreditations of regulatory and accreditation organizations. 4.
Ability
to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory
agencies. Ability to effectively present information to administrative
leadership and medical committees as required.