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Director Ambulatory Surgery Operations

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Location Danville, PA Job Category Operations and Administration Schedule Days Work Type Full time Department Perioperative Services Department Date posted 11/11/2025 Job ID R-84427

Job Summary

Serves as primary administrator for the ambulatory surgery centers. Responsible for operations including coordination of nursing, support staff, supply chain, information systems, quality management, risk management, and safety for the site. Responsible for the accreditation, regulatory, and overall operational and financial performance of the facilities. Responsible for continuous monitoring, assessment, and improvement of healthcare practices with a focus on adhering to regulatory standards, patient safety protocols, and industry best practices.

Job Duties

  • Establishesandattainsperformancemeasuresincludingpatient satisfaction,employeesatisfaction,physiciansatisfaction, volume targets, access to services, clinical quality, supply chain management, financial performance, efficiency, and service excellence.
  • Identifies and oversees the development of business plans (i.e. budgets, facilities and capital analysis, market analyses, growth plans, operational contingency plans, and information systems).
  • Develop operating and capital budgets, monitor the facility's financial and operations results on an ongoing basis.
  • Recommend changes to operations and marketing activity needs to meet financial goals and objectives.
  • Oversee the financial performance of all ambulatory surgery centers.
  • Works with Medical Director(s) to develop, revise, and audit all department policies and operational procedures.
  • Partners with quality and PI coordinators to oversee risk management activities, event reporting, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Develops and maintains effective liaison with management, physicians, patients, and employees.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of all strategic and tactical operational plans.
  • Co-facilitates with Medical Director(s) monthly and quarterly operational meetings.
  • Directs and monitors ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements in collaboration with performance improvement staff.
  • Fosters teamwork and cooperation among team members.
  • Defines patient and guest-focused performance parameters with emphasis on service, quality, and cost.
  • Sets appropriate benchmarks and establishes accountability.
  • Directs maintenance of all patient assessment and procedure areas to ensure cleanliness, sterility, and adequate operation of all equipment.
  • Oversee the care and maintenance of physical facility.
  • Oversees inventory control and equipment management.
  • In conjunction with the Supply Chain Services, negotiates with supply and equipment vendors to ensure unit costs remain within budgetary constraints.
  • Evaluates the need for new and different equipment and supplies.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree

  • Healthcare - Minimum 5 years experience

  • Managing people, processes, or projects  - Minimum 5 years experience

Benefits of working at Geisinger: 

  • Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one  

  • Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents   

  • Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)   

  • Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage   

  • 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions   

  • Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly   

  • Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year   

  • MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive   

  • Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones   

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.   

  • Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance   

Education

Bachelor's Degree- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 5 years-Healthcare (Required), Minimum of 5 years-Managerial/Supervisory (Required)

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.

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