Senior Director of ASC
9 days ago
Everett
Job DescriptionDescription: Are you a visionary leader ready to make a lasting impact on the field of outpatient surgical care? Sight Partners is looking for a transformative Senior Director of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) to lead and elevate seven premier ophthalmic surgery centers across Washington and Alaska. This is more than a leadership role; it's an opportunity to shape the future of ambulatory surgery in a region known for both innovation and natural beauty. As a key driver of clinical performance, operational efficiency, and strategic growth, you’ll collaborate with executive leadership and physician partners to deliver exceptional patient care while steering enterprise-level initiatives. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and patient-centered excellence, we invite you to join us in advancing the standard of surgical care. The Senior Director of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) provides strategic, enterprise-level leadership for seven ophthalmic surgery centers across Washington and Alaska. This role is responsible for driving clinical and business performance, patient safety and experience, financial stewardship, information systems, and talent development across all ASC locations. As a transformational leader, the Senior Director collaborates closely with the executive team and physician leadership to ensure ASC operations align with the organization’s mission, growth objectives, and quality standards, while consistently upholding the values of Sight Partners. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership and Integration • Develop and execute a comprehensive ASC operating plan aligned with long-range strategic initiatives, clinical programs, and market expansion goals., • Direct day-to-day clinical and administrative operations for all ASCs, optimizing scheduling, patient flow, staffing, and supply chain efficiency., • Partner with the Director of Finance and executive leadership to develop, implement, and monitor robust ASC operating budgets across all locations, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide financial strategies and growth objectives., • Drive disciplined financial stewardship by establishing and monitoring productivity dashboards, service-line profitability reports, and cost-containment initiatives, while maintaining uncompromising patient care standards., • Conduct monthly variance analysis, proactively identifying trends, risks, and opportunities; design and execute corrective action plans to achieve or exceed established KPIs., • Lead vendor and payer negotiations to optimize pricing, reimbursement, and contract terms, delivering measurable improvements in margins and cash flow., • Establish multi-year capital planning processes for surgical technology, facility upgrades, and IT systems, balancing ROI, patient experience, and long-term competitiveness., • Collaborate with physician leadership to align surgical block utilization, case-mix optimization, and growth strategies with financial performance goals., • Provide quarterly presentations to the Board and physician partners summarizing ASC financial performance, including revenue cycle metrics, margin analysis, and future projections., • Promote a culture of zero harm and continuous quality improvement through data analysis, patient satisfaction reviews, and benchmarking., • Supervise ASC Managers, including hiring, coaching, performance reviews, and succession planning., • Oversee selection, deployment, and optimization of surgical technologies, ophthalmic imaging systems, and analytics platforms., • Develop, maintain, and test emergency operations plans for fire, natural disaster, and infectious disease events., • Lead incident reporting, root cause analysis, and follow-up to reduce risk and improve safety. Requirements: REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Expertise in ASC workflows, surgical services management, and reimbursement systems., • Deep knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and payer rules., • Strong financial acumen, including budget development, cost analysis, and contract negotiation., • Proven leadership in building trust, leading cross-disciplinary teams, and mentoring emerging leaders., • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with a focus on transparent, two-way communication., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, G-Suite, EMR/PM systems, and analytics tools., • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, healthcare, or related field, • Master of Business Administration preferred, • Eight (8) years of progressive leadership in ASC or hospital outpatient operations, with proven success managing multi-site facilities, budgets, and regulatory surveys., • Licensure & Certifications: clinical licensure (MD or RN) (CASA) credentials are desirable. Benefits • Competitive Salary $150,000.00 - $180,000.00, • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, • Robust Ancillary Benefits, • 401(k) Plan with employer contribution, • Company Paid Life Insurance, • Generous PTO/Holiday, • EEO Statement