Assistant Manager, ASC
Centrum Surgery Center, San Antonio, TX, United States
SUMMARY
The Assistant Manager, ASC supports the daily operations of the Ambulatory Surgery Center by assisting in workflow coordination, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance. This role works closely with the ASC Manager to ensure efficient operations, high-quality patient care, and adherence to all clinical and administrative standards. The Assistant Manager, ASC serves as a key resource for staff, helping to implement processes, resolve issues, and maintain a safe and compliant environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Support the ASC Manager in overseeing daily operations to ensure efficient workflows, high‑quality patient care, and regulatory compliance.
Assist in supervising, training, and supporting clinical and administrative staff, including intake, front desk, medical assistants, and scheduling teams.
Help coordinate staff assignments, prioritize daily tasks, and elevate performance, workflow, or staffing concerns to the ASC Manager as needed.
Assist in the implementation and reinforcement of policies, procedures, and operational processes.
Support compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and HIPAA requirements by monitoring processes and reporting gaps.
Assist with administrative operations, including invoice tracking, timesheet review, and basic budget monitoring; elevate discrepancies to leadership.
Maintain accurate patient and staff records, ensuring documentation meets regulatory and organizational standards.
Support supply and equipment management, including monitoring inventory levels and reporting needs or issues.
Help ensure a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment across all patient care areas.
Assist in coordinating patient flow from admission through discharge, including pre‑operative and post‑operative processes.
Verify completion of required documentation (consents, test results, medical records) prior to procedures and raise deficiencies.
Support clinical care delivery as needed, including assisting with patient assessments, monitoring, and execution of physician orders.
Communicate patient status changes to appropriate clinical staff and elevate to physicians or anesthesia providers as appropriate.
Assist in addressing patient concerns, complaints, and service recovery efforts, escalating complex issues to the ASC Manager.
Support compliance with workplace safety standards and assist with incident reporting and follow‑up.
Serve as a resource to staff and act in a lead capacity in the absence of the ASC Manager, within delegated authority.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Strong clinical nursing knowledge in surgical and perioperative care.
Demonstrated leadership and staff management skills.
Effective critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem‑solving abilities.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and task completion.
Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Ability to anticipate, prevent, and respond to emergent situations.
Ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to a team‑oriented environment.
Commitment to ethical practice, regulatory compliance, and patient confidentiality.
Ability to apply evidence‑based practices in clinical and operational decision‑making.
Compliance with continuing education and mandatory training requirements.
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Registered Nurse in the State of Texas; license must remain active and unencumbered while employed.
Five (5) years clinical experience in the operating room.
One (1) year in a leadership role.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire.
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The Assistant Manager, ASC supports the daily operations of the Ambulatory Surgery Center by assisting in workflow coordination, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance. This role works closely with the ASC Manager to ensure efficient operations, high-quality patient care, and adherence to all clinical and administrative standards. The Assistant Manager, ASC serves as a key resource for staff, helping to implement processes, resolve issues, and maintain a safe and compliant environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Support the ASC Manager in overseeing daily operations to ensure efficient workflows, high‑quality patient care, and regulatory compliance.
Assist in supervising, training, and supporting clinical and administrative staff, including intake, front desk, medical assistants, and scheduling teams.
Help coordinate staff assignments, prioritize daily tasks, and elevate performance, workflow, or staffing concerns to the ASC Manager as needed.
Assist in the implementation and reinforcement of policies, procedures, and operational processes.
Support compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and HIPAA requirements by monitoring processes and reporting gaps.
Assist with administrative operations, including invoice tracking, timesheet review, and basic budget monitoring; elevate discrepancies to leadership.
Maintain accurate patient and staff records, ensuring documentation meets regulatory and organizational standards.
Support supply and equipment management, including monitoring inventory levels and reporting needs or issues.
Help ensure a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment across all patient care areas.
Assist in coordinating patient flow from admission through discharge, including pre‑operative and post‑operative processes.
Verify completion of required documentation (consents, test results, medical records) prior to procedures and raise deficiencies.
Support clinical care delivery as needed, including assisting with patient assessments, monitoring, and execution of physician orders.
Communicate patient status changes to appropriate clinical staff and elevate to physicians or anesthesia providers as appropriate.
Assist in addressing patient concerns, complaints, and service recovery efforts, escalating complex issues to the ASC Manager.
Support compliance with workplace safety standards and assist with incident reporting and follow‑up.
Serve as a resource to staff and act in a lead capacity in the absence of the ASC Manager, within delegated authority.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Strong clinical nursing knowledge in surgical and perioperative care.
Demonstrated leadership and staff management skills.
Effective critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem‑solving abilities.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and task completion.
Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Ability to anticipate, prevent, and respond to emergent situations.
Ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to a team‑oriented environment.
Commitment to ethical practice, regulatory compliance, and patient confidentiality.
Ability to apply evidence‑based practices in clinical and operational decision‑making.
Compliance with continuing education and mandatory training requirements.
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Registered Nurse in the State of Texas; license must remain active and unencumbered while employed.
Five (5) years clinical experience in the operating room.
One (1) year in a leadership role.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire.
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