CERTIFIED SURGICAL ASSISTANT  $27+ / hour (based on experience)  Recent Graduates Encouraged to Apply!

Love where you live and work! Copper Ridge Surgery Center is an award winning, outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Center located in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan.
We offer employees a schedule that promotes work-life balance. Our team works days, Monday – Friday, and no evenings, weekends or holidays. Excellent Benefits, Paid Time Off, and 401k with match are also available.

The Certified Surgical Assistant supports Surgeons in the 8 Operating Rooms in our multi-service surgical center.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Function as a first assistant or as an additional assistant to the surgeon. NOTE: Assistance is limited to the scope of the supervising physician’s privileges and may include visualization of the operative site, hemostasis, and suturing.
• Assists in moving, positioning, and prepping the patient for surgery.
• Delivery excellent customer service by exhibiting the customer service behaviors in the performance of every aspect of the job.
• Under the direction of the OR Team Leader, will function as a Surgical Technologist on a wide variety of surgical cases.
• Uses appropriate sterile and aseptic techniques to perform surgical scrub and O.R. assistance according to recommended practices, Center’s policies and procedures and per physician orders.
• Assembles required operative field instruments, equipment and supplies for room including mayo stands and back tables. Manages field assuring maintenance of sterility and asepsis as required.
• Able to anticipate and prioritize OR team needs during procedures. Handles specimens appropriately per Center policies.
• Provides proper instrument and equipment care including use and storage.
• Prepares clean and contaminated instruments and supplies for transport to Decontamination area. Assist when needed in instrument, equipment and supply cleaning and preparation for sterilization.
• Assist, when needed, in inventory control, next-day preparation, instrument counts and stocking of supplies for operating rooms.
• Assist with maintaining and updating instrument sets, surgeon preference list and reusable sterile supply lists.
• Adheres and assists in development of policies and procedures.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs, communication groups and staff meetings.
• Complies with cost containment practices. Participates in quality assurance monitoring.
• Observes all safety precautions and participates in processes meeting or exceeding regulatory and accreditation guidelines. Complies with health and safety rules and procedures at the Center.

SKILLS and REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated decision making and organizational skills. Change oriented and creative. Effective interpersonal skills including those required during stressful situations.
• Specialized knowledge of surgical conditions, their clinical signs and symptoms and alternative forms of treatment in various age populations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma required. Possess Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) as offered by the Association of Surgical Technologists. Completion of an accredited Surgical Tech First Assistant Program and Surgical Tech First Assistant Certification (CSFA).
• One or more years demonstrated O.R. experience and skills with knowledge of accepted AORN standards and State Dept. of Health standards.
• If LPN, graduate of accredited school of practical nursing with MI licensure and BLS certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to use hands to control or feel objects, grasp, move or assemble objects.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, squat or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to talk or hear; read, write, understand and carry out directions
• Will serve in patient care including patient movement or lifting. Standing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Based on OSHA guidelines for exposure determination, this position falls within Category A – occupations that require procedures or other occupation related tasks that involve exposure or reasonably expected exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

Copper Ridge Surgery Center follows all CDC recommended protocol to protect employees and patients from transmission.

Application Question(s):

• Copper Ridge Surgery Center requires employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid 19, according to CMS mandate. Are you fully vaccinated against Covid 19?

Work Location: One location

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Marcy Hermann, SPHR

Human Resources Manager

Office: 231.392.8939

Email: mhermann@surgerytc.com

4100 Park Forest Drive

Traverse City, MI. 49684

Job Summary: 

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for administration, direction, and coordination of all activities to meet hospital objectives. The CEO exercises management responsibility to ensure efficient services that are designed to meet the needs of patients, physicians, and staff. Leadership responsibilities include oversight of all operations, capital purchases, strategic planning, business development, and facilitating a positive image of the hospital within the business community. The CEO is accountable for attaining all facility goals and objectives as set forth by the governing board and corporate management, as well as ensuring compliance with system-wide policies and procedures and federal, state, and accrediting body guidelines and standards. This position assures that operations of the Hospital are met with a high standard of health care in accordance with the policies adopted by the Hospital given the resources available. The CEO is also responsible for maintaining a strong relationship with the physician partnership. The CEO provides support to the Board of Directors and Surgery Partners ( the management company), and is the primary liaison between the Board, Surgery Partners, and the staff of OakLeaf Surgical Hospital. The CEO is held accountable for the overall success of OakLeaf Surgical Hospital.

Essential Job Functions:

Strategic Functions:

• Assess strategic opportunities to enhance the facility’s market position.
• In collaboration with Corporate Partner, engage in the development, revisions, and implementation of both short-term and long-term strategic plans to support the hospital’s mission.
• Lead the development of physician/facility strategies and executes plans to optimize the long-term potential of the facility.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors, Executive Leadership, and our Corporate Partner to continually improve clinic operations including patient flow and safety, efficiencies in staffing, resource needs, information systems and optimization of revenue and expenses.
• Critically and logically evaluate strategic and operational alternatives.
• Champion new ideas and initiatives that create operational/strategic advantage.
• Develops and communicate strategies that achieve competitive advantage, in areas such as productivity, quality, culture, talent, and revenue growth initiatives.
• Demonstrates networking and interacting with community stakeholders.

Operational Functions

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Oversee and effectively lead the Executive Team members.
• Serve as a liaison and channel of communication between employees, Governing Board, physicians, and Corporate Partner.
• Build solid, effective relationships with appropriate payors, businesses, and customers.
• Ensure positive employee relations and trust through communication, education, consistency, and dependability.
• Foster a work climate that attracts quality employees and provides and promotes the facility as a healthcare provider of choice for patients.
• Ensure that the Hospital complies with the requirements of any governmental or regulatory body having jurisdiction in the premises or use of the Hospital, to meet such quality standards as set forth by the selected accrediting agency
• Act as liaison between Board of Directors, Hospital Staff and Medical Staff
• Implement established policies, rules, and regulations affecting both the hospital and personnel.
• Provide high level direction on all functions of the hospital including surgical services, inpatient, radiology, ancillary and administrative support functions.
• Represent the hospital in its relationships with other healthcare organizations, government agencies, third party payors and legal counsel.
• Responsible for the continual and ongoing evaluation and management of the financial status of the hospital. Provide regular reports and assessments to the Government Board and our Corporate Partner to make appropriate changes in order to secure the financial solvency and success of the organization.
• In collaboration with the CFO understands financial indicators/levers.

Physician Partnership Functions

• Ensure a positive working relationship with physicians; creates a culture of open progressive communication and mutual understanding between the physicians, facility leadership and employees.
• Work with the Chief Nursing Officer in physician orientation, leadership, and practice in carrying out the hospitals mission statement.
• Assist the Medical Executive Committee to ensure that medical practices and procedures meet the standards of any governmental or regulatory body having jurisdiction in the premises of use of the Hospital.
• Present policy and procedure pertaining to the operation of the Hospital to the Medical Executive Committee and Board of Directors for approval.
• Balance cost and quality issues and partner with Board of Directors to address productivity and quality improvements.
• Serve as an effective liaison between the staff and the Board of Directors.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to exhibit strong communication, presentation and listening skills to ensure facility-wide collaboration and coordination
• Ability to display strong business knowledge of healthcare payors and competitive marketplaces.
• Ability to remain current and informed in the legislation within the healthcare industry, advances in management techniques and business methods, technological changes, and economic/political trends.
• Ability to builds consensus and commitment among various stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and address complex issues in the critical areas of healthcare, including payer mix, regulatory/legislative changes, and physician partnerships.
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism consistent with OakLeaf values and compliance expectations.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Ability to travel when necessary.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to make decisions independently with strong decision-making capability.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to uses a fact-based approach to assessing and designing solutions.

Language Skills:

• Ability to exhibit excellent communication, presentation, and listening skills that secure commitment and alignment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, physicians, patients, and corporate partner.
• Ability to develop, interpret and implement local policies and procedures; general correspondence; and Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ability to communicate in English in both written and verbal format.

Mathematical Skills:
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of and monitor complex budget.

Physical Requirements:

Physical work is of light demand. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required.  Optimal auditory acuity required.  Manual dexterity involving the handling of office or medical equipment is essential to performing assigned duties.  Physical conditions are clean, neat and well-lit.  Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced.  Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements of the job.

Physical Demands

OSHA Exposure Classification:

Job Category III.  Task/activities do not entail predictable or unpredictable exposure to blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Master’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive healthcare facility management experience.
• Clinical background strongly preferred.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement and that of others
• Working knowledge of hospital practices and operations required.
• Advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to Hospital operations.
• Working knowledge of operations and financial management and marketing methods.
• Experience developing and motivating staff, as well as an understanding of the general principles of human resources management and employment law.

CONTACT:

Alex Stipetich, HR Director

Email: astipetich@oakleafsurgical.com   Phone: 715-895-9463

Hoping to interview someone who would like to be an Executive Director at an ASC in West Michigan. Strong knowledge of ASC management for a four room facility that is growing soon. Please reach out to Julie Greene at juliegreene@muskegonsurgerycenter.com

Can interview on the island at MASA’s GREAT annual meeting!

The Surgery Center of Genesee County is looking for an experienced Front Office Float.  The Front Office Float will be responsible for admitting patients, insurance verification, data entry and other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time position with benefits. 

Please send a resume via e-mail to sherrrills@surgerycenter-flint.com.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Administrator
Secondary report to Medical Director

SUPERVISES: Clinical staff and activities of ESCM

JOB HOURS: Full-time position

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides operational leadership for the Clinical staff in all areas of the Center, is responsible for education and competency monitoring, supervises Clinical staff orientation and coordinates clinical activities and staffing as they pertain to the provision of convenient, cost-effective, and quality surgical care. This position also provides oversight and support of quality management and quality improvement monitoring.

Key Areas of Responsibility
EXPECTATIONS:

1. Clinical Oversight

1. Attends all meetings of the Quality Care Committee, and other committees as deemed appropriate by the Administrator or Medical Director.
2. Creates and maintains good working relationships with all clinical staff and physician and allied-health care providers assessing needs and trends.
3. Makes recommendations at least annually about clinical issues to address, incorporate, upgrade or change.
4. Step into Center management role as needed and respond to the Board as directed during any periods of extended vacancy by Executive Director/ Operations Manager.

2. Remain Informed

1. Attend appropriate State, Association and/or National meetings, educational seminars, and participates in healthcare industry news.
2. Create forums to share appropriate information with clinical team at center.

3. Human Resources
1. Involved in Recruiting, interviews, performance reviews, and hiring recommendations to Administrator for Clinical staff
2. Assure fulfillment of clinical orientation for all new staff as necessary.
3. Organize, define, and schedule clinical staff in the most effective efficient way possible.
4. Manages monthly staffing plans and daily assignments, assuring appropriate staffing levels for the clinical areas and budgetary guidelines.
5. Manages annual clinical staff training program for center. Assures that education is compliant with Medicare and accreditation guidelines.
6. Coordinate Team Meetings with Administrator and Operating Room Manager.
7. Organize annual clinical staff performance reviews with Administrator and Operating Room Manager.
8. Maintain open communication with all Center staff across each department.
9. Clinical nursing duties as situation warrants

4. Quality Management

1. Facilitate effective Quality Management program in full compliance with all State and Federal agencies and Accrediting bodies.
2. Supports QAPI program administration needs with Administrator, Infection Preventionist, and Medical Director, as needed
3. Develop, implement, and maintain continuous, ongoing QAPI activities in Clinical areas.
4. Organizes and conducts QAPI studies annually.

5. Financial Inputs

1. Works with Administrator to develop annual budget for center.
2. Provides input to prioritize equipment needed for annual Capital Equipment budget.
3. Prepares financial and operational analyses and audits of current procedures.
4. Monitors and works to improve efficiency of operations, as needed.
5. Works with department managers to review monthly expenses and implement modifications as needed.
6. Develops special reports as initiated or requested by Administrator.

6. Center Quality and Efficiency 1. Creates and Implements new ideas and systems to improve Center Quality and Operational Efficiency
2. Create tools to measure the efficacy of changes and present to Quality Care Committee as appropriate
7. Compliance
1. Remains knowledgeable regarding on Medicare, Federal, State guidelines and accreditation standards.
2. Regularly monitors clinical operations, programs, and physical properties to ensure Center remains in full compliance with all Medicare, State, Federal, and Accreditation requirements. Initiates appropriate changes as necessary.
3. Maintain clear communication with Quality Improvement Committee and Infection Preventionist regarding center activities and clinical operations.
4. Review physical grounds and equipment and report needs and deficiencies to the Administrator or Medical Director in timely manner.
5. Ensures staff and Healthcare Professional education, training and compliance with all safety policies and requirements.

8. Policies & Procedures
1. Participates in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures. revisions or updates to policy manuals.
2. Working together with management team, conducts annual review of policies and procedures, recommending revisions or updates as needed.
3. Ensures that policies & procedures throughout the Center remain consistent with current protocols and actions.

9. Working Environment & Inter-Center Communications

1. Maintain a clean, positive, friendly, and open working environment among the clinical team creating a strong sense of employee morale.
2. Attend and participate in management meetings as requested
3. Hold meetings at least monthly with clinical staff to review issues, priorities and resolutions.
4. Create an environment where problems and concerns are addressed and resolved in a timely and effective manner
5. Model professionalism in all communications, interactions and decisions.
6. Promote healthy lifestyle choices and positive morale with options in and out of workplace through benefits and extracurricular activity.
7. Initiate and direct appropriate educational opportunities for the team
10. Licensing, Accreditation, & Credentialing

1. Assist Administrator with management of clinical aspects of Center licensing, certification, and accreditation process.
2. Maintain clinical staff licenses in good standing with State of Michigan.
3. Maintain current BLS, ACLS, PALS certification, as needed.
4. Directs potential credentialing issues to the attention of the Medical Director and Administrator promptly.
5. Conducts annual queries of the OGI and/or SAMS Medicare & Medicaid provider exclusion sites.
6. Ensures liability coverage, in the proper amounts, for all Healthcare Professionals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 Knowledge of the principles and practices of health care planning and management sufficient to lead team in the coordination of operations of an ambulatory surgery center.
 Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the surgery center sufficient to direct its clinical operations and to provide effective patient care and input on necessary changes
 Strong knowledge of computer programs and applications
 Strong Preoperative Holding, PACU, Operating Room experience.
 Able to provide leadership and direction to both the Operating Room and Pre- and Post Anesthesia Care Unit staff
 Demonstrates skill in materials and financial management.
 Knowledge of patient charges and insurance reimbursements a plus.
 Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, employees, policy-making bodies, third party payers, patients and the public.
 Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion in developing, applying, interpreting, and coordinating policies and procedures, including quality issues.
 Strong, Effective team leadership and employee development skills

Education:
 RN, CNOR, BSN preferred from a licensed school and license in good standing with State of Michigan

Experience:
 Two years OR or PACU experience, supervisory experience preferred.
 Five years OR management experience, outpatient setting preferred.

HIPAA MINIMUM NECESSARY/NEED TO KNOW STATEMENT:
 Has access to all personal health information, during regular working hours as needed to perform treatment, payment and operations duties as described in this job description.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
 Possesses sufficient oral and written language skills, dexterity, visual and audio acuity in order to communicate, ensure and deliver safe patient care and to provide a legal record of this care.
 Able to turn, lift, transfer and position patients, equipment, and supplies. Must also recognize situation in which assistance is needed. Able to do much walking, standing and varied body motions throughout long working day
 Able to withstand long and strenuous periods of work
 Able to perform assigned responsibilities and work independently as needed
 Ability to lift 25 pounds to chest level
 Demonstrates the emotional stability necessary to meet job demands and function appropriately during stressful and emergency situations
 Accountability for professional nursing practice, commitment to patient and standards of care and commitment to uphold Patient Bill of Rights.

Michael Cosgrove
Director ASC Operations
Midwest Vision Partners
500 W. Madison, Suite 3110
Chicago, IL 60661
P: 248-619-2020, Ext. 222
MCosgrove@midwestvision.com

Southwest Surgical Center, in Byron Center, is seeking a team-oriented registration and billing specialist to fill a Full-Time (80 hours per pay period), benefited position in our busy ambulatory surgical center.  Monday through Friday, no weekends.  The qualified candidate will verify insurance coverages for scheduled procedures, perform follow up on unpaid claims, assist in the management of patient financial accounts, greet, and register patients.  A minimum of one year experience in medical insurance verification/billing and medical registration is required.  Experience in an ambulatory setting is preferred.  If interested, please go to:  www.southwestsurgical.org/careers.

Supervises daily clinical operations of the Surgery Center and manages the clinical and clerical staff in accordance with established Federal, State, and accreditation regulations and guidelines. Oversees patient care activities in preoperative, postoperative, and intraoperative. Purchasing of required supplies, controlled drugs, and equipment.

Contact: Angie Evans

aevans@penmed.com or 906-273-2223

Job Description – Administrator

Job Summary
• Responsible for directing, coordinating, and controlling all aspects of the operating
functions, processes, and staff of the facility while demonstrating the primary goal of
efficiently providing surgical services that exceed customer expectations and improve
clinical and financial operations.
Responsibilities and Expectations:
• The daily operation of the facility.
• Serving, along with any committee appointed for the purpose, as a liaison between
the Governing Board, the Medical Staff, and all departments of the facility.
• Reporting the pertinent activities concerning the facility to the Governing Board at
regular intervals.
• Appointing a person responsible for the facility in the absence of the Administrator.
• Planning for the services provided by the facility and the operation of the facility.
• Overall management of the Partnership as outlined in the Operating
Partnership Agreement as applicable.
Business Operations
• Deploy, monitor, and ensure the facility’s operational processes and appropriately integrated within the facility’s QPI program
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures as related to internal controls
• Develop, monitor, and control the staffing needs, operations budget, and capital
budget.
• Develop, monitor, and control the purchasing plan to stay within the proposed budget
and maintain compliance with group purchasing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with government regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies.
• Negotiate and control all external contracts, such as those with physicians, ancillary

services, plant maintenance, and purchasing agreements.
• Establish pricing for procedures based on cost analysis and local market standards.
• Develop and ensure compliance with appropriate departmental policy and procedure
manuals for use by the staff.
• Closely monitor variations in the financial performance of the facility to avoid cash
flow problems.
Personnel Administration
• Hold monthly staff meeting outlining goals and priorities of the facility.
• Manage exempt and non-exempt employees in accordance with the facility policies
utilizing sound principles of practice and fairness.
• Review employee performance as evaluated by their respective managers, ensuring
that reviews occur as scheduled or at least annually for each employee.
• Review and approve the disciplinary action and/or discharge of employees.
• Evaluate management performance and other staff as designated.
• Approve the addition or deletion of positions as well as approve applicants for
employment in new or vacant positions.
• Implements a program of job-based orientation, training, and ongoing evaluation for
all employees.
• Manage all employee files and records.
• Provide educational opportunities for professional staff development. – Promote the
implementation of positive customer relations by the employees and physicians.
Clinical Services
• Promotes that the surgical programs and clinical services are in compliance with the
respective components of regulatory body and accrediting body standards. – Work in
conjunction with the Medical Director and Medical Executive Committee in the
evaluation and development of existing and new surgical services at the facility.
• Manage the clinical departments of nursing, central supply, medical records, and

housekeeping, and supervise the contracted services of laboratory, radiology,
pharmaceuticals, laundry, and biomedical engineering.
• Monitor the adequate function of surgical equipment and patient care equipment
through contracted services and follow-up on repairs. Marketing and Planning
• Identify and develop new services defined as appropriate for ambulatory surgery
centers.
• Foster positive public relations.
Quality Improvement
• Develop, evaluate, and promote implementation of a continuous quality improvement
program.
• Administer the infection control program and medical staff review of the quality
improvement program.
• Identify and correct quality care issues.
• Develop statistical indicators to use in evaluating the overall operations and quality
of care provided.
• Serve as a member of the Quality Improvement Committee.
Medical Staff Relationships
• Process the credentialing of practitioners of the facility.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director in the review and revision of the Medical Staff
Bylaws and Rules and Regulations on a biannual basis.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and serve as a liaison in problem areas with the
medical staff. – Promote positive relationships between employees and practitioners.
• Develop a system whereby physician’s needs and their patients’ needs are defined in
order to determine the proper mix of services and efficiencies.
Administrative Representative
• Act in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the facility
• Maintain membership in professional associations relevant to ambulatory surgery

facilities and healthcare administration.
• Stay current in changes in the healthcare environment, such as reimbursement,
legislative issues and business law, and act accordingly in the best interest of the
corporation.
Personal Development and Professionalism
• Identify areas that require additional reinforcement through education, consultation,
or practicum.
• Attend all mandatory in-services and meetings.
• Follow the facility’s professional conduct and dress code policy.
• Maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office
staffs, patients, and employees.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in one of the health professions, business administration, public
administration or another suitable field.
• Nursing or master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in a top administrative or management position
in the health field.
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients, and others.
• The Governing Board may determine other qualifications as seen fit.
• Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
• Mobility to move about the facility to supervise employees and activities.
• Office environment typical, but frequent exposures to patient care areas.

Please send resumes to: Julie Ruzicka jruzicka@clarkstonsc.com

Insurance Biller/Accounts Receivable Specialist -Ambulatory Surgery Center
Clarkston Surgery Center – Clarkston, MI

About Us: The staff of Clarkston Surgery Center are highly trained professionals that have chosen to focus their careers on the service-oriented environment of outpatient surgery. Our staff is committed to creating an environment in which patients not only receive the best quality care, but also the highest level of service. The staff works to continuously improve quality and service by focusing on the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients, their families, our physicians and their staff. Our team of professionals provides the care we expect our own families to receive when they require outpatient surgery.
We are looking for patient focused, service-oriented healthcare professionals that share the same beliefs as our team.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs the facility’s accounts receivable functions and maintains the financial goals as set by the facility. Performs other Business Office functions according to the operational needs of the facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Effectively perform the collections duties on outstanding receivables.
• Pursue prompt payment from payers and guarantors for outstanding account balances.
• Generate and analyze aging reports. Review claim information for inaccuracies, prioritize appropriately; submit documentation per payer requests, appeal and contact payers as necessary.
• Collect money due, handle funds and post payments appropriately in the patient accounting system.
• Reconcile balances of moneys received and batch postings. Verify that totals match.
• Appropriately forward accounts for outside collections.
• Document account notes in the patient accounting system.
• Enter coded data, calculate correct fees and write-offs, and post charges into the patient accounting system.
• Generate and submit insurance claims – electronically or hardcopy – per payer and industry guidelines.
• Perform general Business Office functions, including answer phones, schedule and register patients, enter data into the patient accounting system, and process paperwork; according to the operational needs of the facility.
• Communicate as needed with surgeons and their office staff, anesthesia staff, facility staff, insurance companies/payers, and patients/families.
• Follow HIPAA and facility policy regarding release of records and confidentiality of patient and company information.
• Abide by facility policies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATION and EDUCATIONAL AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent. Certification in medical billing/coding preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience, perferrably in an ASC setting. Must be able to professionally and effectively communicate with patients, physicians, visitors, individuals from various organizations, and other employees of the facility. Computer competency. Basic coding knowledge. Moderate to advanced math skills. Forward thinking skills and ability to challenge rejections and denials.

Interested Candidates are asked to submit their resume by end of the day November 22, 2021 to:
Carrie Conner, Business Office Manager
cconner@clarkstonsc.com
Fax 248-241-6647

Clarkston Surgery Center is established an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in operation since 2009. The staff of this ASC are highly-trained professionals, who are committed to creating and working in positive environment. Clarkston Surgery Center provides the highest level of surgical services. The staff works to continuously improve quality and service by focusing on the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients and their families and physicians on staff at the facility.

Clarkston Surgery Center is currently in search of a Business Office Manager. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 5 years managerial experience in an ASC or similar setting. This person would also be an excellent team leader and be knowledgeable of all business office functions; skilled with understanding, monitoring, and overseeing accounts receivable and accounts payable functions. The ideal candidate would also be proficient with HR functions, payroll, employee benefits and healthcare financials and possess excellent communication skills.

Bachelors in Healthcare or Business Administration is preferred, or equivalent experience.

Qualified candidates are asked to send resume to:

Carrie Conner cconner@clarkstonsc.com or Julie Ruzicka jruzicka@clarkstonsc.com by October 28, 2021.

The Clarkston Surgery Center team of professionals provides the care we expect our own families to receive when they require outpatient surgery. We are looking for patient focused, service-oriented healthcare professionals that share the same beliefs as our team.
Scheduler/Insurance Verifier

JOB SUMMARY: Plans and schedules for physicians’ surgical and related appointments. Verify Insurance Benefits and calculate estimated patient financial liability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain the facility’s surgery schedule in the patient accounting system.
• Obtain detailed information for surgical cases according to physician preference and availability of facility resources. Enter case information in the patient accounting system.
• Confirm and communicate schedules and schedule changes with anesthesia personnel, physicians’ offices, clinical and office staff.
• Obtain patient demographics, insurance and financial information and enter in patient accounting system.
• Effectively communicate with insurance companies/payer representatives, and patients / families.
• Ensure preauthorization is obtained per payer guidelines; calculate estimated patient financial liability and make necessary payment arrangements according to facility policy.
• Provide daily case count and post cases daily.
• Follow HIPAA and facility policy regarding release of records and confidentiality of patient and company information.
• Abide by facility policies.

CONTACT:

Carrie Conner, Business Office Manager
Clarkston Surgery Center
5701 Bow Pointe Dr #145, Clarkston, MI 48346
cconner@clarkstonsc.com

The Clarkston Surgery Center team of professionals provides the care we expect our own families to receive when they require outpatient surgery. We are looking for patient focused, service-oriented healthcare professionals that share the same beliefs as our team.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the preparation, completion, storage, filing, security and confidentiality of the medical record and its contents according to facility goals and industry standards. Performs other Business Office functions according to the operational needs of the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the medical records maintained by the center are in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Ensure the security, maintenance and organized filing the center’s medical records.
• Ensure medical records are completed in a timely manner.
• Analyze patient charts for deficiencies, completeness and accuracy per the facility’s “chart closing” process.

• Route charts for completion to Physicians, Anesthesia and Nursing and/or Clinical Staff as appropriate.
• File loose documents in patient charts and file completed records in a timely manner.
• Pull charts as needed for audits, peer review, and various operational functions of the facility.
• Maintain and monitor inactive records in off-site storage and request retrieval of those records as needed
• Processes medical record copy and release requests per facility Release of Information (ROI) policy.

• Perform general Business Office functions as needed, including: build new charts, answer phones, register patients, and assist facility visitors.

• Follow HIPAA and facility policy regarding release of records and confidentiality of patient and company information.
• Abide by facility policies.

CONTACT:

Carrie Conner, Business Office Manager
Clarkston Surgery Center
5701 Bow Pointe Dr #145, Clarkston, MI 48346
cconner@clarkstonsc.com

Looking to be part of something special? Come join our amazing team at Copper Ridge Surgery Center-one of the top surgery centers in the country located in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan!
JOB SUMMARY
The Pre-Op/PACU RN position is a non-exempt member of the Surgery Center team participating in its missions and values. This position is responsible for providing safe, quality patient care. This position is responsible for leading and participating in the daily activities of the preoperative (Pre-Op), post-operative (PACU) and extended care (ECU) units. The Team Leader is highly adaptable to a fast-paced environment, demonstrates quality care and validates the Center’s mission and vision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Directs, supervises and evaluates work activities of the Pre-Op, PACU and ECU personnel
• Establishes work schedules and assignments for staff according to workload
• Monitors staff including their hours and timecards, equipment, and supplies to ensure effective use of resources
• In coordination with Human Resources, conducts interviews, hiring and training of department personnel
• Maintains effective, respectful, and professional communication between staff, anesthesia providers, physicians and additional healthcare partners.
• Creates and maintains a culture of safety, where staff members are empowered to speak up and ask questions to prevent errors, without fear of reprisal.
• Facilitates performance management, including new hire evaluations, annual performance reviews and disciplinary action, documenting conversations, and interviews for performance improvements.
• Communicates effectively with patients/visitors when questions arise. Capable of handling various situations that may arise.
• Assists in development and maintenance of appropriate policies, protocols, and procedures to ensure patient safety, comfort and quality care
• Maintains awareness of applicable advances in medicine, information technology, government regulations, accrediting agency regulations and any additional standards specific to healthcare and ambulatory surgery centers.
• Participates in Quality Assurance initiatives, including benchmarking, planning, performing evaluations, making recommendations and implementing changes
• Facilitates staff development, including orientations, competency training, meetings, educational opportunities, safety drills, cross-training, mentoring, charge training and obtaining/maintaining required professional certifications
• Collaborates with Leadership to ensure clinical process meets or exceeds regulatory and accreditation guidelines
• Completes or effectively delegates clinical practice audits
• Monitors staff’s electronic medical record documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Addresses errors in a timely manner. Monitors clinical chart audit results, addressing deficiencies as needed.
• Facilitates/mentors strong communication among all staff across the organization.
• Performs follow-up of occurrence reports related to incidents, adverse events and near miss reporting
• Ensure chart preparation and chart review processes comply with applicable standards for legal purposes, insurance filing, recordkeeping, patient identification, quality assurance, quality of care and HIPAA.
• Works cohesively with neighboring departments and communicates pertinent changes effectively
• Assists in risk management and education as needed
• Performs additional responsibilities as needed
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Associate’s degree or equivalent in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Nursing preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) within State of Michigan
• 5 + years as a licensed Registered Nurse required
• 2+ years of experience in peri-anesthesia setting preferred
• Previous leadership experience preferred
• CPAN or CAPA required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current MI licensure
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification required within one (1) year of employment
• PALS certification required within one (1) year of employment
• One or more years demonstrated pre-operative or post-anesthetic experiences and skills with knowledge of accepted ASPAN and State Dept. of Health standards
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Regularly required to use hands to control or feel objects, grasp, move or assemble objects
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• The employee is frequently required to stand; sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, squat or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to talk or hear; read, write, understand and carry out directions
• Will assist in patient care including patient movement or lifting. Standing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

CONTACT:
Jeremy Turner
Human Resources
Copper Ridge Surgery Center
4100 Park Forest Dr.
Traverse City, MI 49684
Direct: 231-392-8939

***NO MORE CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO MORE HOLIDAYS & COMPETITIVE WAGES in a friendly work environment!!

· Endoscopy procedure room experience required
· Experience in a GI or Multi specialty outpatient/ASC environment and working knowledge and proficiency in the use of Medical terminology.
· BLS preferred.
· Solid experience with scope reprocessing is required-Medivator
· Duties include reprocessing scopes, assisting in procedures, setting up patient procedure rooms, ordering cleaning supplies and assisting the clinical team in delivering high quality professional care while achieving optimal patient satisfaction.
· Requires effective communication skills, solid team player and a commitment to providing excellent patient service and professionalism.
We offer an attractive compensation and employee benefits package, a pleasant professional work environment and no evening or holiday work hours. Drug-free work environment and EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:
• Day shift, Monday thru Friday

COVID-19 Precaution(s):
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Contact:

Ken Hammer |REGIONAL DIRECTOR
office: 269 323 9905 x105 |mobile: 269 352 8911 | fax: 269 323 8854
KHammer@surgerypartners.com

Description
The Materials Manager is responsible for the monitoring, purchasing, stocking and receiving supplies and equipment for the Facility. The Materials Manager is responsible maintaining inventory control and inventory system.This position will also need to qualified to perform OR Technician duties when assigned by Clinical Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Additional languages preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Knows programs relevant to inventory management.
Participates in opportunities of continuing education.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be able to communicate effectively over the phone, in writing and in person.
Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication, including visual and auditory acuity for computer and telephone.
Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, vendors, and other health team members.
Knowledge of instruments and surgical techniques; instrument and needle counts; isolation techniques and terminal cleaning of surgical instruments and rooms.
Demonstrates knowledge of specific technical surgical skills.
Functions within the position description and within the scope of employee/patient relationship.
Participates in opportunities of continuing education.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School graduate or equivalent
Materials Management experience or experience performing duties of Materials Manager
OR Tech experience
Complies with safety standards, qualities in attention to detail, organization, accuracy, ability

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
Clinical background knowledge as required by Facility and advantageous

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Lakes Surgery Center, West Bloomfield

The Administrator is responsible for assuring that the daily operations of the facility comply with local, state, federal regulatory requirements and standards established by selected accrediting bodies. This role takes responsibility for daily accounting includes oversight over internal controls, management of cash, development and review of purchased services and maintenance contracts. In addition, the Administrator is responsible for the administration and supervision of all clinical personnel and is accountable to the RVP of Operations for coordination of all care given and all related supporting services of the ambulatory surgical center and its personnel.

Through strong organizational skills, the Administrator shall direct the operation of the facility and use available resources to adequately maintain the physical property and equipment of the facility.
The Administrator shall develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the implementation of policies and procedures, which assure that cost effective, safe and high quality care is implemented. The Administrator shall oversee the development of short and long-range operational and capital budgets.

Education and/or Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or business or equivalent experience required with a minimum of four years supervisory/management experience.
• State RN license is preferred, along with strong Operating Room knowledge
• ASC experience is highly preferred
• Knowledge of State, Federal and Accrediting Body regulations and standards related to healthcare.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement and that of others.
• Experience in budgeting and personnel management, along with strong cost savings ideas
• Evidence of continuing education, which is directly, related to the job specifications.
• Orthopedic experience preferred but not required

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical:
• Assistance to surgeons through provisions of adequately prepared service team members.
• Delegation of responsibilities and duties to professional, technical, and ancillary personnel.
• Responsibility for performance evaluation of all department personnel.
• Schedule management
• Coordination of administrative duties to ensure proper functioning of the staff.
• Coordination of the provision and control of materials, supplies, and equipment with the Director of Supply.
• Coordination of activity within the O.R. suite, including improved processes and efficiency
• Risk Manager Designee.
Administrative:
• Motivates and empowers facility employees to meet the facility’s mission and purpose.
• Facilitates the development of appropriate working relationships with the Governing Board, Partners, Medical Staff, Departmental leaders, as well as Surgery Partners, facility staff, patients , and family members.
• Interviews, hires, counsels, and evaluates direct reports in an effective and timely manner.
• Participates in regular leadership development and develops and implements programs for leadership development of facility managers.
• Assures that systems are in place to comply with State, Federal, and accreditation standards, currently AAAHC accredited.
• Develops and manages the operating budget, capital budget and projections.
• Develops, implements and oversees plans for cost effective operations.
• Familiar with HST software
• Oversees the fiscal management of the facility to assure effective billing, collection, appeals, and accounts payable management.

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Business Office Manager

Position Description
Located in family friendly Midland, our busy multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center serves patients nine counties. With 3 Operating Suites and 2 Procedure Rooms, our physicians conduct cases in the following specialties; Gastroenterology, Orthopedics – general and TKA, Hand, Podiatry, Ophthalmology, Pain Management and other specialties.

JOB SUMMARY
The Business Office Manager is accountable for leading and supervising the daily operations and staffing of the business office: patient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, all phases of billing, collections and refunds. Responsible for monitoring medical records, coding and monitoring charges for proper reimbursement. Conducts clinical credentialing and implements human resource activities including payroll and personnel and benefit administration. Position reports to the Administrator and is a member of the leadership team.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervise the daily operations of the Surgery Center business office; including the allocation of personnel, equipment and supplies enabling a positive customer experience for patients, physicians and employees. Delegates duties as deemed necessary.

• Responsible for the direct supervision of Business Office team members; hires, orients, coaches, evaluates, disciplines. Support facility’s cross-trained staffing culture.

• Mediate, on behalf of the Surgery Center, various inquires presented by patients, physicians, staff and insurance companies.

• Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures for registration/scheduling, billing/collection, medical records, coding, accounts receivable, accounts payable in order to meet goals of management and support legally compliant business practices.

• Assures accurate and timely billing of accounts, ensures that organized data and billing documents are maintained in patient’s records and computer files according to established procedures; reviews for errors and revises accordingly.

• Facilitate payment plans, timely admission deposits. Monitor allowances, bad debt, refund and write off accounts. Assists in budget development and review.

• Analyze accounts receivable in order to recognize problem areas and take appropriate action to remedy problems.
• Collaborates with the Administrator to ensure the accurate interpretation and implementation of contracts with all third-party payers. Assures that contracts are accurately loaded into the information system. Maintains Fee schedule.

• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of all end of month A/R reports, pay/adjust reports, provisional reports, utilization reports (and others that may be requested) for submission to the appropriate parties. Presents information to various audiences including the Board of Directors and medical committees.

• Conduct audits of Business Office functions and works with payer organizations conducting audits of patient and financial records

• Source and maintain effective vendor relations for services: collection programs, accounts payable management, credentialling verification organizations and others as required.

• Completes the month-end financial reconciliation in a timely and correct manner.

• Ensure physician credentialing files are maintained and meet regulatory requirements.

• Responsible for processing payroll bi-weekly in a timely and correct manor and completes all payroll-related tasks/ forms.

• Assists Administrator with screening applicants. Conducts all new hire paperwork including background checks, drug screens, licensure verification, immunization status, and completion of payroll and benefit enrollment.

• Assists Clinical Director to review timesheets and support staffing to meet facility requirements.

• Collaboratively develops and implements employee orientation and on-boarding activities.

• Maintains Business Office and Human Resource policies and procedures, handbooks and communications to meet federal, state and accrediting body requirements.

• Maintains HIPAA-related security of; medical records, PHI of patient financial records and strategic business information.

• Meets regularly with Administrator providing information and counsel. Attends regular facility meetings Holds meetings for Business Office team.

• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work cooperatively with others. A professional focused on solutions who collaborates well with others. Performs as a role model for guest relations to ensure that the staff provides courteous, respectful and personalized customer service.

• Communicates well in spoken, written and presentation-style communications. Asks questions, seeks understanding, applies knowledge inclusively. Assists others to minimize drama.

• Maintains current knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to Ambulatory Surgery Centers and business office and human resource functions.  Stays abreast of changes in regulations and laws.

• Intermediate knowledge in use of Microsoft software; Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Knowledgeable in use of Electronic Medical Record platforms, insurance portals, and web hosted data submission sites.

• Ability to act under time and emotional stress and pressure including tight deadlines, interacting with those patients or physicians with payment or service disgreements, and professionally respond to employees with personal or professional disputes.

• Good physical health, neat, clean and conforms to dress code requirements.

EDUCATION
Minimum of an Associates Degree in Accounting. Five years accounting experience in the health care field preferably in ambulatory surgery field.

EXPERIENCE
Three to five (3 5) years of solid health care supervisory and management responsibilities with a strong background in ambulatory surgery preferred. Preference for two years of medical surgical billing and coding experience; Coding Certification a plus. Understanding of medical terminology and supplies.

WORKING CONDITIONS
• Requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking. Lifting and pushing of light to medium objects.

• Works in a clean well-lighted and ventilated environment with no apparent direct exposure to physical hazards.  Based on the OSHA guidelines for exposure determination, this position falls within Category B – occupations that do not require tasks that involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Policies are in place for Standard Precautions identifying risks and appropriate barrier protection.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. It is not an exhaustive statement of responsibilities or requirements as secondary roles which could include responsibilities beyond your job description may be required. You are an employee of the center, on occasion you will be required to step up as a team member of the center and help fulfill other responsibilities.

I have read the position description and understand the responsibilities and objectives of this position. I also understand that as an employee and team member I may be asked on occasion to fulfill other responsibilities of the center.

Debra Nicol Fin, MS
Administrator
Great Lakes Bay Surgery & Endoscopy Center
dfin@glbsurgery.com

Great Lakes Bay Surgery & Endoscopy Center – Midland, Michigan

A nursing leadership opportunity in a vibrant Mid-Michigan community full of accessible resources promoting healthy families, arts, sports, and entertainment, and a growing business community. A competitive salary and benefit package available..

Clinical Director

Director of Nursing/Clinical Director is an exempt salaried member of the administrative team participating in the Surgery Center’s missions and values. Supervises all clinical services in the following patient service areas: Operating Room, Pre- Operative, PACU and GI Services, Sterile Processing, and Pre-Procedure/Admissions. Position reports in a matrix reporting relationship to the facility Administrator and to the Medical Director.

Minimum Skills & Requirements:

• Proven leadership skills for a busy multi-specialty ambulatory surgery & endoscopy environment.
• Rolls up sleeves and regularly serves in patient care; embraces teamwork. Ability to build and collaborate with a team.
• Positive attitude, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Flexible and able to prioritize. Uses effective conflict resolution techniques.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of nursing experience with the ideal candidate having a strong experience in a multi-specialty surgery setting.
• Demonstrated minimum of 2 years of clinical management experience with knowledge of accepted AORN, ASPAN, and State Dept. of Health standards.
• A Registered Nurse with Operating Room experience across multiple medical specialties assuring quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess an active Michigan license.
• Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Current ACLS, and BLS. A PALS certificate a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to Administrator and Medical Director, the Clinical Director is accountable for overseeing the delivery of safe and effective nursing and technical services for patient care in the ambulatory facility including; the operating suites, sterile and scope processing, endoscopy services, and perioperative care.
• Develops schedules and assignments for staff, ensuring adequate staffing levels. Coaches employees and evaluates performance. Assists Human Resources in hiring, disciplinary actions, and training and education.
• Maintains effective communications between staff, anesthesia providers, physicians and all healthcare partners.
• Supervises up to three Clinical Coordinators for patient care areas and infection control. Collaboratively develops plan, recommendations, evaluations and implementations of initiatives as regards nursing practice, infection control practices and clinical education. Must be able to delegate and hold others accountable.
• Leads the Center’s clinical QAPI activities including benchmarking. Participates in improving Center’s clinical performance and delivering excellent patient experience.
• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization by emphasizing customer service, acting as a patient advocate and maintaining privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information.
• Ensures all clinical processes meet or exceed regulatory and accreditation agencies guidelines by maintaining knowledge of the most current regulations and instituting changes as they occur
• Works collaboratively with anesthesiology, perioperative and radiology personnel in evaluating team practice and creating strategies for continual delivery of safe and effective patient centered care. Verifies departmental compliance with organizational policies and procedures and regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Collaborates with medical staff and Materials Coordinator regarding supply and equipment needs.
• Attends weekly administrative meetings, staff meetings monthly and quarterly operational meetings.
• Follows safety guidelines and uses required personal protective equipment.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.

Debra Nicol Fin, MS
dfin@glbsurgery.com