Description

The ASC Manager provides strong leadership to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring exceptional patient care, operational efficiency, and strict adherence to regulatory standards in a high-volume, patient-centered outpatient setting focused on ophthalmic procedures.

This role reports to the Governing Board/Medical Director and collaborates closely with ophthalmologists, nursing staff, and administrative teams to drive clinical excellence, financial performance, and continuous improvement.

• Provide strong, inspirational leadership to clinical and administrative staff, including nursing, technicians, and office personnel; foster a collaborative, high-performance culture through staff development, performance management, and team-building initiatives
• Ensure regulatory compliance with CMS Conditions for Coverage, AAAHC standards, state licensure requirements, OSHA, and other applicable regulations
• Lead accreditation readiness efforts, including surveys, audits, and quality assurance/performance improvement (QAPI) programs
• Oversee operational efficiency, budgeting, and financial performance using data-driven decision-making and performance metrics
• Partner with ophthalmologists and referring providers to support case volume growth and strategic initiatives
• Identify opportunities for service expansion, process improvement, and marketing to strengthen the center’s position in the ophthalmology community
• Maintain adherence to infection prevention standards (CDC, AORN, APIC guidelines)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Lead change management initiatives, resolve conflicts, and promote a culture of accountability and collaboration
• Support program development, project management efforts, and utilization of healthcare technology systems (EMR, financial software)
• Ensure compliance with organizational safety standards, including training, hazard reporting, and participation in safety initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree (MHA, MBA, MSN) preferred
• Minimum 5 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, including at least 3 years in an ambulatory surgery center or outpatient surgical setting
• Ophthalmology experience strongly preferred
• Certification as a Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC) or equivalent preferred; RN licensure a plus