AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Location Rio Grande Valley, TX : Number of Vacancies 1 Location Rio Grande Valley Department School of Medicine / Clinical Affairs FTE 1.0 FLSA Exempt Scope of Job To direct, administer and coordinate the strategic business operations of the UTRGV Health Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and to provide leadership directing the overall operations, finance, marketing, and administration of the center. Responsibilities include all aspects of the ASC patient experience, patient care, clinical operations, education, customer service, finance, staffing, quality outcome management, safety, and regulatory compliance. To serve as the chief advisor to the UTRGV Health ASC administration on all ambulatory operating matters. Description of Duties Develops, launches, and directs all operational components of the assigned UTRGV Health center and its operations. Establishes strategic plans and guides their implementation. Partners with senior leadership to understand complex operational issues and develop and implement appropriate solutions. Develops and maintains collegial and collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders across the center and institution to positively impact the center operations and patient care outcomes. Represents the institution to major external authorities and constituents. Oversees the ongoing collaboration with relevant stakeholders for new and expanding operations of all ambulatory operations and establishes best practices and implements continuous improvement processes for the center. Leads all functional activities in cooperation with the Division Head, Department Chairs, and other specialty and ancillary services. Responsible for patient care and business operations in accordance with institutional, state, and federal standards. In conformance with CMS/JCAHO requirements, establishes and revises operational policies and procedures and provides audit criteria for evaluation of services. Ensures operational compliance with all regulatory agencies as they pertain to patient care operations. Responsible for ensuring continuous quality improvement as it relates to operations. Ensures that operational practices are improved through the development, implementation, and evaluation of continuous quality improvement initiatives. Identifies opportunities to utilize data about performance measures and patient outcomes in conjunction with the CMD and the leadership team on target areas for priority attention. Ensures staffing resources are adequate to support the provision of safe patient care while maintaining fiscal accountability. Responsible for developing long-range operational plans and related financial plans for clinical services, performing appropriate analyses, and recommending adjustments where appropriate. Supports patient care charge capture, business, and compliance practices of all assigned UTRGV Health operations. Ensures that operations team supports all professional and technical charge capture processes. Provides input and implements methods of improvement to the charge capture process as appropriate. Guides operational changes needed to reach financial goals. Oversees information systems, purchased services, and materials management contracting for ambulatory operations at UTRGV Health ASC in coordination with IT. May coordinate referral management strategies with the office of Physician Relations and University Marketing and Communications to develop and implement programs to attract new and ongoing direct referrals to the assigned UTRGV Health Center. Performs personnel administrative functions (e.g. hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, providing professional development opportunities, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and ensuring department/program outcomes are achieved. Develops and directs in coordination with clinical leadership applicable education and training components to support current and future human resource needs of regional operations. Directs move-in and start-up of all elements of the assigned UTRGV Health Center operations. Initiates and completes special projects and studies within designated timelines. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervision Received General supervision from assigned supervisor. Supervision Given Direct supervision of assigned staff. Required Education Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited university. Preferred Education None. Licenses/Certifications None. Required Experience Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare administration / finance or related field, including planning, directing and implementing business strategy and business operations. Demonstrated ability in the successful execution of executive competencies related to strategic planning, leadership, innovation, organization and communication is essential. Preferred Experience None. Equipment Use of standard office equipment. Working Conditions Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office/Clinic Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Other Strong business acumen. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Operational leadership ability. Demonstrates strong organizational skills as they relate to prioritizing tasks and presentation of key elements. Physical Capabilities N/A Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 05/06/2024 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date Posting Detail Information EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. Special Instructions to Applicants Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Social Security Number Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at and/or . Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
