Manager, Operations (32357)

REGIONAL ANESTHESIA OPERATIONS MANAGER

Full-Time | Regional | Operations

Position Summary

The Regional Anesthesia Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational performance of anesthesia practices across an assigned geographic region. This role serves as the primary operational liaison between clinical leadership, administrative teams, and corporate functions — monitoring financial performance, scheduling, and ensuring consistency in provider onboarding and credentialing across all market locations.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Director of Operations

Works closely with: Medical Directors, Regional Clinical Leaders, Credentialing, Finance, HR, and Contracting teams

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Market Performance

• Serve as the primary operational point of contact for anesthesia group leaders and hospital/facility administrators within the region
• Monitor and drive key performance metrics including OR utilization, case volume, scheduling efficiency, and provider productivity
• Identify operational gaps and implement scalable solutions to improve market performance
• Lead or support market expansion efforts, new contract launches, and facility onboarding
  
  

Financial Oversight

• Monitor regional P&L indicators, including provider costs, billing efficiency, and contract compliance
• Support finance team in processing merit increases, pay rate changes, and compensation adjustments with appropriate approvals
• Collaborate with AP and payroll teams to ensure timely and accurate provider payment processing
  
  

Scheduling & Staffing

• Partner with scheduling coordinators and clinical leaders to ensure adequate coverage across all regional facilities
• Support development and maintenance of provider schedules aligned with clinical and contractual commitments
• Proactively identify and address coverage gaps, high-turnover risk, and capacity constraints
  
  

Provider Onboarding & Credentialing

• Oversee end-to-end onboarding for new W-2 and 1099 providers, ensuring timely completion of all credentialing and privileging requirements
• Partner with the credentialing team to monitor CredentialStream workflows, resolve bottlenecks, and maintain compliance with hospital and payer requirements
• Track Days in Process (DIP), days since last worked, and days since last communication for all active providers
• Ensure 1099 CRNA onboarding includes complete Coupa vendor setup, ACH configuration, and readiness for first payment within target timelines
  
  

Compliance & Regulatory

• Ensure regional operations comply with all applicable federal, state, and hospital-specific regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate records across HR, credentialing, and operational systems
• Support preparation for audits, Joint Commission reviews, and payer credentialing cycles
  
  

Stakeholder Communication

• Build and maintain strong relationships with facility administrators, OR directors, and clinical leadership
• Prepare and deliver regular operational reports and updates for VP-level and executive stakeholders
• Serve as an escalation point for provider relations issues, facility concerns, and operational disputes
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field
• 3–5 years of operations management experience in a healthcare or anesthesia/physician practice setting
• Demonstrated experience managing provider onboarding, credentialing, or practice operations
• Strong working knowledge of healthcare billing, scheduling systems, and credentialing workflows
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint; experience with reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred
• Ability to travel regionally as needed (up to 25%)
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with CredentialStream, Coupa, or similar credentialing and procurement platforms
• Familiarity with anesthesia-specific operations, including CRNA/MD staffing models and OR logistics
• Experience supporting 1099 independent contractor programs
• MBA or MHA preferred
  
  

Core Competencies

• Execution-focused with strong follow-through and accountability
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-market environment with competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence without direct authority
• Data-driven decision maker with a continuous improvement mindset
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills are required
• Experience working in a medical office
• Advanced understanding of medical terminology as it relates to the clinical setting.
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment.
• Advanced understanding of gGastro processes.
• Detail-oriented and the ability to focus on specific tasks.
  
  

Education: High

School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ clinical and/or scheduling experience for office visits, tests (labs/radiology) and procedures. Prior supervisory experience is required.

Performance Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient technical (computer) skills
• Proficient phone skills, especially in relation to patient contact
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Self-motivated with initiative.
• Strong sense of ethics.
  
  

Equipment Operated: This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, scanners, outside websites, and fax machines