Ambulatory Operations Leader / Surgery Center Administrator

Ambulatory Operations Leader / Surgery Center Administrator

Location: Flagstaff, Arizona 

Salary: $140K - $170K // Relocation Assistance Provided    

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on healthcare operations leader to oversee the day-to-day management of a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring high-quality patient care, and fostering strong partnerships with physicians and clinical teams.

The organization operates within a national ambulatory surgery network, partnering with physicians and health systems to deliver high-quality, cost-effective outpatient surgical care across a wide range of specialties.

This is a highly visible leadership role suited for individuals who thrive in collaborative, performance-driven, and patient-centered environments.

• Direct and oversee all facility operations, including clinical support services and administrative functions
• Ensure efficient delivery of surgical services with a focus on quality, safety, and patient experience
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across workflows, staffing, and resource utilization

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards
• Partner with clinical leadership to support quality improvement, infection control, and patient satisfaction initiatives
• Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed

• Develop and manage operating, staffing, and capital budgets
• Monitor financial performance, including revenue, expenses, and cost controls
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and financial outcomes

• Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, governing boards, and clinical teams
• Serve as a liaison between leadership, medical staff, and external partners
• Support physician recruitment, credentialing, and engagement initiatives

• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and performance management of staff
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous development
• Ensure appropriate staffing models aligned with patient volume and service needs

• Support growth of surgical service lines and expansion initiatives
• Participate in strategic planning, including facility development and service optimization
• Identify opportunities for new programs aligned with community needs
  

• Minimum 3 years of healthcare leadership experience (ambulatory surgery center or hospital setting preferred)
• Experience managing operations, budgets, and clinical programs
• Demonstrated experience working closely with physicians and clinical teams

• Strong operational and financial acumen
• Leadership and team development capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism

• Patient-centered, collaborative care model
• Strong physician partnership structure
• Focus on quality outcomes, efficiency, and patient experience
• Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented environment

The organization emphasizes compassion, integrity, accountability, and collaboration in delivering care and managing operations.