What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASC Manager position at North Idaho Eye Institute?
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Medical/Dental insurance
- Vision benefit
- Optical/Contact lens allowance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- PTO/LTI
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Tenure Bonuses
- Profit Sharing
- Continuing Education Opportunities
About the Role
We’re looking for an ASC Manager that will provide strong leadership to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring exceptional patient care, operational efficiency, and strict adherence to regulatory standards. This role focuses on ophthalmic procedures in a high-volume, patient-centered outpatient environment.
The ASC Manager will report to the Governing Board/Medical Director and collaborate closely with ophthalmologists, nursing staff, and administrative teams to drive clinical excellence, financial performance, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
- Provide strong, inspirational leadership to clinical and administrative staff, including nursing, technicians, and administrative office personnel. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture through staff development, performance evaluations, conflict resolution, and team-building initiatives.
- Experience partnering with other healthcare professionals and a record of building and maintaining trust and collaborative relationships.
- Regulatory Compliance and Accreditation: Ensure full compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions for Coverage, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) standards, state licensure requirements, OSHA, and other applicable federal/state regulations. Lead preparation for surveys, audits, and accreditation processes; implement and monitor quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) programs.
- Strategic Planning: Identify opportunities for service expansion, process improvements, and marketing to enhance the center's position in the ophthalmology community.
- Ability to adapt to and lead change, create an environment that supports change and resolve conflict.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with ophthalmologists, referring providers, and external partners to support case volume growth and strategic initiatives.
- Adherence to the utmost infection prevention standards in compliance with CDC, AORN, and APIC recommendations
- Superior communication, facilitation, negotiation and listening skills. Must be able to foster open communication and be open and receptive to the ideas and suggestions of others.
- Excellent analytical, critical/creative thinking and critical thinking skills.
- Strong program development, project management, and information technology skills.
- In depth knowledge of industry standards and clinical best practices and trends.
- Strong organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills; proficiency in technology, Microsoft office suite, EMR systems and healthcare financial software.
What You Bring
We’re looking for someone who’s clinically sharp and personally driven:
- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master's degree (e.g., MHA, MBA, MSN) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare management, with at least 3 years in an ambulatory surgery center or outpatient surgical setting; ophthalmology experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
- Proven ability to lead with integrity, empathy, and decisiveness in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical skills for budgeting, data-driven decision-making, and performance metrics.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and regulatory excellence in ophthalmology services. In-depth knowledge of ASC regulations, including CMS and AAAHC standards; experience leading successful accreditation surveys highly desirable.
- Certification as a Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC) or equivalent preferred; RN licensure a plus.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills; proficiency in EMR systems and healthcare financial software.
Why Join Us
This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to be part of a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and puts patients first. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals in a setting that’s both challenging and rewarding.
Additional Requirements
- Background check and pre-employment drug screening required
- Flexibility to work across multiple locations is essential
Apply Now
Ready to bring your skills to a team that values precision, compassion, and collaboration? We’d love to hear from you.