Employment

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

NOTE: COVID VACCINATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

HOURS: 5:00am-6:00pm (shifts vary between 8-10 hours)

OPEN POSITIONS: Full-Time or Part-Time PAY: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour

We invite you to be a part of an exciting and growing organization that provides outstanding patient care to our community. Our employees are at the core of what we do and we are proud of our special culture based on team work, mutual respect and valuing our unique contributions that help our patients to gain, maintain or restore their sight. Every touch point for the patient is important to their experience and to their care, and we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives and well beings of our patients. The way we’re able to accomplish this goal is with dedicated and compassionate staff, like you! For this position we are looking for individuals with an exemplary attitude, one that says “Let’s do this!” and greets the day with positivity. A focus on patient care is paramount. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills to fulfill the role of a Central Processing Technician.

The following is required for this position: • CST or CPD Certification (preferred) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Timeliness • Strong Organization skills • Ability to learn new software • Considerable attention to detail • Ability to multitask • A genuine interest in improving patient’s quality of life
Some duties for this position: • Sterile processing of surgical instruments • Assistance with maintaining stock (ordering/tracking)

Our mission is to be committed to providing the highest quality medical, surgical and optical care in Northern Michigan. In our practice we emphasize the value of teamwork, pride in our profession and the utmost concern for the wellbeing of patients and their families. We recognize that our collective ability to care for others means we have to care for each other, so our staff is like family to us and we always aim to support and lift each other up. As part of your employment at Traverse City Eye we have an excellent benefits package for eligible full and part time employees. In addition, we offer weekday work schedules, no nights, weekends or holidays required! We offer top tier commercial insurance coverage with low deductible options, we offer complimentary vision care for you and your immediate family as well as up to two complementary pairs of glasses or contacts annually. We offer dental, life and disability insurance coverage as well. We provide PTO, paid holidays, your birthday you are awarded an extra paid day off, employee of the month bonuses, 401K matching, complimentary life insurance, and other bonus opportunities. We aim to keep our workplace
one that we all want to be a part of, so we have regular staff outings and innovative perks to
provide morale boosting support to our beloved staff. We hope you’ll be a part of our
extraordinary team!

Kirsten Belcher, BSN, RN
Director of Surgical Services
The Surgery Center
5080 N. Royal Drive
Traverse City MI 49684
kbelcher@tceye.net

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

TO APPLY:  https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SUR1004SRGY/JobBoard/aa616d8f-f2a8-46c2-8f8e-1ca56e162ffd/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=9e448d5d-41a6-4c42-a0c1-99414945283b

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.

Please contact:  https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SUR1004SRGY/JobBoard/aa616d8f-f2a8-46c2-8f8e-1ca56e162ffd/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=5eab417e-aa2c-49c8-9e18-82096f131a7d

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

Looking for Part time ASC Administrator for Michigan Neurology Associates Ambulatory Surgery Center located at 34025 Harper Ave, Clinton Township, MI 48035

o Experience operating and maintaining Medicare Certification through AAAHC or JCAHO
o Maintain Compliance records for certification purposes
o Work in cooperation with full time clinical staff

If interested, please reach out to our Human Resources Department Manager, Lauren Hardman hr@mnapc.org or 586-445-9900 ext. 436

Michigan Surgical Center

Position:                Registered Nurse, Surgery

Status:                   Hourly x   Salaried     Exempt     Non-exempt x  

Reports to:            Charge Nurse

Purpose:                The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides safe, quality care to adult and pediatric patients during surgery in accordance with the established procedures of the Michigan Surgical Center. The operating room nurse assists the surgeon and surgical team in their tasks.

Functions: 

All functions are essential unless otherwise noted.

1. Assesses patient condition and initiates appropriate nursing and /or medical care in accordance with established guidelines.
2. Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.
3. Implements plan of care.
4. Evaluates patient’s response to care and updates care plan.
5. Monitors the schedule of the operating room for changes.
6. Cleans operating room surfaces according to policy prior to the first case and after each case. Assists with completion of the OR cleaning schedule monthly.
7. Opens sterile supplies with the help of the surgical technician. Checks preference card with surgical technician to ensure everything is prepared for the case.
8. Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments on patients.
9. Verifies patient identity, collects pertinent health and psychosocial data from the chart, checks physician pre-operative orders, and verifies the history and physical is within the acceptable time frame according to policy before taking patient to the operating room.
10. Assists anesthesia staff with induction.
11. Positions patient and performs surgical prep. Places grounding pad appropriately when needed.
12. Performs opening and closing needle and sponge counts.
13. Relieves other nurses for breaks and helps with room turnover when assigned.
14. Restocks the OR as needed.
15. Reports unusual circumstances concerning the patient’s condition or the procedure to the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist.
16. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patient and environmental safety factors. Monitors patient for safety-related issues. Provides patient instruction regarding safety.
17. Notifies the appropriate authority of potential and actual safety hazards and takes immediate, proper intervention to correct.
18. Understands, applies, supports, and follows department/center policies, procedures, and standards always.
19. Assumes preceptor role for new employees.
20. Maintains knowledge of current trends in nursing.
21. Maintains professional standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc. Assists in developing Center policies and procedures.
22. Maintains knowledge of radiation safety and skills to operate equipment under the supervision of a Board approved physician.
23. Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others.
24. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

1. Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and other infectious diseases.
2. Extensive walking, standing, lifting, pulling, and pushing associated with patient care.
3. Potential for chemical exposure.
4. Unpredictable mealtimes: breaks are scheduled around patient needs.

Qualifications: 

1. Current Michigan license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
2. Prior operating room experience is preferred.
3. Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans, with specialized knowledge of the operating room phase.
4. Interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers effectively and appropriately.
5. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients cared for, which range from infants to the elderly.
6. ACLS required. PALS recommended.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required for positions with this title and should not be construed as declaring the specific duties and responsibilities of any position.  The duties described should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

If Interested please contact:  Greg at Greg@mi-hr.com.

Michigan Surgical Center

Job Description

Position:                Operating Room Registered Charge Nurse

Status:                   Hourly x   Salaried     Exempt     Non-exempt x

Reports to:            Nurse Administrator

Purpose:                          The Operating Room Registered Charge Nurse provides professional nursing supervision for the operating room departmental staff and is responsible for the daily efficient flow of the cases in the OR.

Functions: 

All Operating Room Charge Nurse functions are essential unless otherwise noted.

1. Oversees daily operations of the operating room department.
2. Responsible for coordinating staff scheduling and is willing to take calls and texts from staff related to scheduling, if needed, during non-business hours.
3. Responsible for reporting incidents that occur within their department.
4. Acts as a liaison between employees, physicians, vendors, and administration.
5. Responsible for 90-day and annual employee evaluations, employee recognition, and appropriate disciplinary action when deemed necessary.
6. Responsible for determining hiring needs and assisting with the selection of new employees.
7. Responsible for employee orientation, educational in-services, and employee compliance.
8. Responsible for maintaining cost effective measures within the department.
9. Conducts regular departmental staff meetings and records minutes as well as participates in general staff meetings.
10. Attends meetings as designated by the Administrator.
11. Communicates effectively and upholds professional conduct.
12. Upholds the Center’s “Vision” and “Mission Statement.”
13. Will be required to assist in other areas and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsible for performing all regular RN functions as noted below:

1. Assesses patient condition and initiates appropriate nursing and /or medical care in accordance with established guidelines.
2. Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.
3. Implements plan of care.
4. Evaluates patient’s response to care and updates care plan.
5. Documents assessment, plan, all care administered, and patient’s response in the medical record.
6. Performs the duties of a circulating nurse.
7. Delegates and directs specifics of care plan to technicians and other health care workers.
8. Engages in patient/family teaching, as appropriate.
9. Reports pertinent data of patient’s condition to physician, supervisor, and other medical personnel, as appropriate.
10. Acts as liaison between members of the health care team, patient, and patient’s family.
11. Assumes preceptor role for new employees.
12. Administers medications, performs diagnostic procedures and treatments in line with Center policies and procedures.
13. Maintains equipment, supplies and environmental safety.
14. Maintains knowledge of current trends in nursing.
15. Maintains professional standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc. Assists in developing Center policies and procedures.
16. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

1. Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and other infectious diseases.
2. Extensive walking, standing, lifting, pulling, and pushing associated with patient care.
3. Potential for chemical exposure.
4. Unpredictable mealtimes: breaks are scheduled around patient needs.

Qualifications: 

1. Current Michigan license to practice as a Registered Nurse. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
2. Four plus years of nursing experience in an ambulatory surgery center setting preferred. Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
3. Excellent leadership skills.
4. Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans, with specialized knowledge of the operative phase.
5. Interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers effectively and appropriately.
6. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients cared for, which range from infants to the elderly.
7. ACLS required. PALS recommended.

Interested candidates please respond to Greg at greg@mi-hr.com

Ambulatory Surgery Center Biller & Coder Overview: Must have ambulatory surgery center billing experience and ophthalmology experience is preferred.

Job includes:
· Posting of payments and adjustments for Blue Cross Blue Shield & Commercial Carriers
· Knowledge of insurance rejections/denial processing
· Working and tracking accounts receivable
· CPT ICD 10 coding for Physician & ASC billing
· Ophthalmology background strongly preferred
· 3-5 years billing experience preferred but must have some Ambulatory Surgery Center billing experience

Please contact: Rochele Stack:  Rochelestack17@gmail.com

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: Facilitates the day to day flow of the OR and procedure rooms to best accommodate safe and efficient patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities includes:

• Coordinates the Operating Room staffing with the Clinical Director.

• Facilitates the day to day flow of the OR, this would include providing lunches, breaks, assisting with room turnovers and call-ins.

• Adheres to principles of environmental safety and infection control; aseptic/sterile technique and Standard/Transmission Precautions in the Operating Room environment; safe use, operation, cleaning and maintenance of surgical equipment; safe practices for reducing radiological exposure in the Operating Room environment.

• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of other team members and physicians.

• Uses effective conflict resolution techniques.

• Assist Clinical Director with compliance of the surgery center with state licensure, Medicare certification and AAAHC accreditation standards.

Required Skills:
Demonstrates clinical competency, organizational skills, and team leader capabilities. Able to effectively identify and resolve conflicts in a fast-paced environment. Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position. Past facilitator experience preferred.

Required Experience:
Qualifications: Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Currently licensed in the state. CPR required, advanced life support certification required. 5 years’ experience required intra-operative setting.

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME TO: cconner@uspi.com FAX 248-241-6647

POSITION: Surgical First Assist, Scrub Tech, Full Time

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.

Surgical First Assist, Scrub Tech Job Summary: Provides patient care within the prevailing state standards of practice and the policies of the Center. Communicates appropriate information to other team members. Prepares equipment and supplies prior to the case. Helps maintain equipment, supplies, and general cleanliness of the unit. May have additional responsibilities designated by the Clinical Director, which may include, but are not limited to providing patient care in other peri-operative departments serving on committees and participating in quality improvement projects.

Position Summary: Functions as a first assistant during surgical incision, excision, and repair of pathology and throughout the perioperative period on procedures for which privileges have been granted. Supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Required Skills:
*Ability to provide competent and ethical care within legal standards of practice as applicable to the CSFA.
*Recognize intraoperative safety hazards and initiate appropriate preventative and corrective actions.
*Provide exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning, and sponging techniques.
*Handle and dissect tissues in collaboration with the surgeon.
*Clamp blood vessels, coagulate bleeding points, ligate vessels, and perform other procedures in collaboration with the surgeon.
*Suture muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, and skin tissue in collaboration with the surgeon.
*Place drains as surgically indicated.
*Assist with cannulation and decanulation procedures, if indicated.

Qualifications: Graduate of an approved school of Surgical Technology, currently licensed in the state, and current CPR required. One year experience required intra-operative setting. Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities. Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position.

Additional requirements include:
* Excellent knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique
* Completion of an CSFA Program

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME BY 9/25/20 TO: cconner@uspi.com FAX 248-241-6647

Clarkston Surgery Center has is seeking a Full-time Pre-Op/PACU RN

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 DESCRIPTION – The nurse in the Recovery room is responsible for the delivery of quality professional nursing care to the post-anesthesia patient. He/She assists in maintaining the overall function of the recovery room and assists in the pre-op area as needed.

Renders professional quality care to post-anesthesia patients in the PACU, based upon knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

REQUIRED SKILLS – Demonstrates ability to work as a team member and to communicate directly and professionally. Is flexible, reliable, productive, patient-oriented, and self-motivated. Portrays Center in a positive light to others. Avoids being involved in gossip spreading or conversations that promote discord of staff members. Maintains professional conduct and appearance. Behavior reflective of Mission Statement: to provide first–class surgical services for the local community in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment; one in which we would be happy to treat our own families.

Maintains good physical and emotional health: Ability to assess and provide for needs of patients who may be unable to communicate; Ability to observe closely and accurately; Ability to communicate well with others; Able to work well in emergency situations; Maintains neat professional appearance

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE – Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; Currently licensed to practice in the State of Michigan; Participation in continuing education programs; Two (2) year general duty experience; One (1) year ICU or Recovery Room experience; Current ACLS or completion of ACLS prior to annual evaluation; PALS as assigned

INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME BY 9/25/20 TO: Carrie Conner cconner@uspi.com FAX 248-241-6647

Clarkston Surgery Center has is seeking a Full-time Materials Manager

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 DESCRIPTION – Responsible for the process, which includes inventory control: ordering all medical supplies, maintaining an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies, receiving and stocking of all medical supplies to their assigned area. Provides support to the surgical team, and provides patient care within the prevailing state standards of practice and according to the policies of the facility. Communicates appropriate information to other team members. May have additional responsibilities designated by the Administrator, which may include, but are not limited to, providing patient care in other peri-operative departments, serving on committees, or participating in quality improvement projects.

REQUIRED SKILLS – Demonstrates ability to work as a team member and to communicate directly and professionally. Is flexible, reliable, productive, patient-oriented, and self-motivated. Portrays Center in a positive light to others. Avoids being involved in gossip spreading or conversations that promote discord of staff members. Maintains professional conduct and appearance. Behavior reflective of Mission Statement: to provide first–class surgical services for the local community in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment; one in which we would be happy to treat our own families.

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients, physicians, and other employees. Familiar with a variety of computer programs to perform stated job functions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE – High school graduate, CST or comparable experience. Current CPR. Demonstrated necessary clinical competency. Computer skills. Experience in materials management in an OR setting., 5+ years preferred

INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME BY 9/25/20 TO: Carrie Conner cconner@uspi.com FAX 248-241-6647

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 DESCRIPTION  – Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director and the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Scrub Tech is responsible for providing surgical scrub on all types of minor and major surgical and endoscopic procedures

REQUIRED SKILLS – Demonstrates ability to work as a team member and to communicate directly and professionally. Is flexible, reliable, productive, patient-oriented, and self-motivated. Portrays Center in a positive light to others. Avoids being involved in gossip spreading or conversations that promote discord of staff members. Maintains professional conduct and appearance.

Demonstrates proficient clinical knowledge, including familiarity with a variety of surgical and endoscopic procedures, surgical instruments, supplies and aseptic techniques.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE – High school graduate, CST or six months experience.  Certification preferred, current CPR.  Demonstrates necessary clinical competency.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME BY 9/25/20 TO: Carrie Conner cconner@uspi.com FAX 248-241-6647

This position is in a very busy outpatient surgical center in the Detroit Metro area. Previous administrator and Operating Room experience is required.

JOB SUMMARY:

Accountable and responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the clinical operations of the surgery center. Functions in the decision making capacity and leadership role under the direction of the Administrator and Medical Director. Directs and/or provides professional nursing services across the care continuum as needed to facilitate quality and efficient treatment. Assists with staffing decisions, leads accreditation, safety and quality requirements, and assists with human resource functions.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel

2. Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care

3. Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used following the accepted Standards of Practice, organizational policies and procedures, and in accordance with appropriate accrediting agencies.

4. Coordinates and maintains quality, safety and accreditation program.

5. Maintains order and cleanliness of the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative areas.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Consults with clinical staff and Medical Director to ensure that pre-operative, operating room, and post-operative services are in accordance with written policies and in compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies.

2. Assists with the development and monitoring of the standards of pre-operative, operating room, and post-operative services care.

3. Responsible for efficient and effective patient care and quality improvement.

4. Helps in determining pre-operative, operating room, and post-operative goals and effectively manages resources to achieve the goals.

5. Maintains a positive relationship with physicians to ensure quality patient care.

6. Responsible for clinical personnel management, which includes recruitment, selection, training and supervision, and retention of clinical employees under the supervision of the Medical Director and Administrator.

7. Responsible for daily pre-operative, operating room, and post-operative staffing and operational processes.

8. Responsible for fostering a positive environment that fosters growth and staff development.

9. Ensures adherence to surgery center policies, procedures and programs.

10. Utilize organizational software to develop, maintain, and share required reports.

11. Maintains awareness and understanding of current legislative and accreditation actions that impact the surgery center and reacts to changes as needed.

12. Responsible for other functions as assigned by the Administrator and Medical Director.

13. Assist with patient care in pre-operative, operating room, and post-operative services.

14. Participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement and that of others.

15. Monitor and update credentials of clinical staff with appropriate documentation in the employee files.

16. Maintain employee health files.

17. Responsible for in-service training and continuing education of staff.

18. Utilize and modify documentation process for clinical staff and clinical activities.

19. Coordinate clinical staff meetings with the Medical Director and Administrator.

20. Understand, communicate and ensure compliance with CMS and accreditation standards.

21. Serves as facility Infection Preventionist with all inherent duties

22. Services as facility Laser Safety Officer with all inherent duties

23. Serves as the facility coordinator for training staff to new equipment, devices and clinical processes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. BSN or equivalent work experience

2. Current license in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse (R.N.)

3. Current BCLS

4. ACLS certification within 6 months of hire

5. Prior experience in ambulatory surgical center environment

6. 2 years prior management experience preferred

7. Surgical Center accreditation and regulatory experience preferred

This position comes with benefits. There is Health Insurance through BCBS, Dental Insurance, FSA, Paid Time Off, and 401K Matching.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) Matching
Dental Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Our center has taken a multitude of precautions and put in several processes and procedures to ensure the safety of the staff and patients.

Experience:

Administrative: 2 years (Required)
License:

Registered Nurse (Required)
Language:English (Required)
Work authorization:United States (Required)
Work Location:One location
Benefit Conditions:Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:  No

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Copper Ridge Surgery Center – Traverse City, Michigan

Come join one of the nation’s top surgery centers in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan! Offering competitive salary and benefits package.

SUMMARY

The Peri-Operative Manager is an exempt member of the Surgery Center team participating in its missions and values. This position is responsible for the development, oversight and efficient management of the OR, Endoscopy, Pre/Post and Central Processing departments, along with scheduling and radiology. The Peri-Operative Manager is highly adaptable to a fast-paced environment, ensures safe, quality care and validates the Center’s mission and vision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides clinical and administrative leadership to Team Leaders in the OR, Endoscopy, Pre/Post and CPD departments providing oversight of each area
• Oversees Radiology
• Manages scheduling, including the block schedule for the OR and Endoscopy suites
• Acts as clinical resource to surgical and endoscopy services, throughout the entire patient encounter
• Makes purchasing decisions
• Holds meetings and communicates with staff on a regular basis
• Attends and participates in QAPI meetings
• Ensures clinical processes meet or exceed regulatory and accreditation agencies guidelines
• Strong knowledge of national association best practices and responsible for implementing within departments
• Assists the Director of Clinical Operations in service line development according to the strategic plan
• Oversees performance reviews, employee recognition, incentives and disciplinary actions with Team Leaders
• Proactive in employee mentorship, feedback and coaching as necessary
• Ensures the clinical areas run smoothly and efficiently
• Assists Director of Clinical Quality in the development and maintenance of appropriate policies, protocols, and procedures
• Seeks ways to reduce inefficiencies; identifying opportunities for improving quality, services and procedures
• Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Educator to facilitate cross-training where appropriate, along with ensuring competencies and educational opportunities are attained
• Working knowledge of service line revenue and expenses
• Maintains a cooperative, team-oriented functioning relationship among departments
• In coordination with Human Resources and Team Leaders, responsible for staff recruitment, training and education
• Assists in budget planning, forecasting and implementation of OR, Endoscopy, Pre/Post and CPD departments
• Assists in the development and implementation of appropriate benchmarks and anticipated scope of services
• Maintains effective, respectful and professional communication between staff, anesthesia providers, physicians and additional healthcare partners
• Supports and promotes a team environment
• Responsible for implementing cost-saving measures
• Collaborates with the Infection Preventionist/Infection Control RN to support the infection program
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA guidelines
• Assists in the preparation for any internal or external audits by ensuring compliance with any and all regulations
• Consistently adheres to a high standard of professional ethics and is a role model for other staff members
• Creates and maintains a culture of safety
• Performs and/or oversees follow-up on safety issues, occurrence reports and root cause analysis with appropriate Team Leader(s)
• Strives to improve the overall quality of healthcare for each patient
• Ensures staff support the mission and values of the company
• Maintains required licensure and certifications
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned

SKILLS and REQUIREMENTS

• Strong interpersonal skills to work positively with patients, families, physicians and professional peers
• Possesses knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
• Has knowledge of and follows Universal Precautions and guidelines
• Effective interpersonal skills including those required during stressful situations
• Must provide excellent customer service skills; professional friendly attitude; be team oriented
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, and has strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be tactful, discreet, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment
• Effective leadership skills; willingness to lead staff, provide guidance and direction, encourage and establish mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members and effectively communicate change
• Nursing assessment skills utilizing basic nursing theory
• Knowledgeable of common medications and their relationship to anesthetics and the endoscopic process, including IV moderate sedation techniques.
• Effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Intermediate computer and technological skills
• Knowledge of accepted AORN, SGNA and Michigan Department of Health standards
• Basic understandings of finance and budgeting principles

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Current MI licensure
• BLS certification required
• ACLS and PALS certifications required within 1 year
• 5 + years as a licensed Registered Nurse
• 2+ years of experience in peri-operative services
• Must obtain CGRN, CNOR or CAPA certification within 18 months
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a clinical setting

Contact Info:
Jeremy Turner
Email: jturner@surgerytc.com

Copper Ridge Surgery Center – Traverse City, Michigan

Come join one of the nation’s top surgery centers in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan! Offering competitive salary and benefits package.

SUMMARY

The Operating Room/Endoscopy Team Leader position is a non-exempt member of the Surgery Center team participating in its missions and values. This position ensures safe, quality patient care is provided. The role of the OR/Endoscopy Team Leader is responsible for leading and participating in the daily activities of the Operating Room and Endoscopy departments, while working collaboratively with the center’s clinical departments. The Team Leader is highly adaptable to a fast-paced environment, demonstrates quality care and validates the Center’s mission and vision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the day-to-day supervision in the OR and Endoscopy departments
• Develops schedules and assignments for staff, ensuring adequate staffing levels
• Oversees the development and supervision of Charge RNs in the Operating Room and Endoscopy departments
• Monitors equipment and supplies to ensure effective use of resources
• Assists Director of Clinical Quality in the development and maintenance of appropriate policies, protocols, and procedures that ensure patients’ safety, comfort, and quality of care throughout patients’ experiences
• Participates in Center’s clinical Quality Assurance including benchmarking
• Serves as clinical resource and as needed, performing direct patient care in the OR and Endoscopy rooms
• Seeks ways to reduce inefficiencies; identifying opportunities for improving quality, services and procedures.
• Supports the Charge RNs in overseeing daily flows of patient schedules, team assignments, coverage for lunch and breaks, administration and dispensing of medications
• Oversees OR and Endoscopy employee timecards, vacation requests and completion of employee payroll
• Completes introductory and annual appraisals
• Conducts meetings with staff as necessary
• Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Educator to facilitate cross-training, competencies and educational opportunities are attained
• Assists Peri-operative Manager in working/coordinating with vendors in the procurement of new equipment and in servicing of staff
• In coordination with Human Resources, conducts interviews, hiring and training of department personnel
• Assists in budget planning and forecasting for the Endoscopy and OR departments
• Ensures compliance with all infection control and environment of care regulations
• Ensures staff support the missions and values of the company
• Proactive in employee mentoring, leadership, feedback, coaching and disciplinary actions as appropriate
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality
• Works with leadership to ensure clinical processes meet or exceeds regulatory and accreditation guidelines
• Maintains effective, respectful and professional communication between staff, anesthesia providers, physicians and additional healthcare partners
• Attends meetings as required
• Assists in the preparation for any internal or external audits by ensuring compliance with any and all regulations
• Monitors quality controls and medication logs; performs follow-up or further investigations as necessary
• Consistently adheres to a high standard of professional ethics and is a role model for other staff members
• Creates and maintains a culture of safety
• Supports and promotes a team environment
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned

SKILLS and REQUIREMENTS

• Strong interpersonal skills to work positively with patients, families, physicians and professional peers.
• Possesses knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
• Has knowledge of and follows Universal Precautions and guidelines.
• Effective interpersonal skills including those required during stressful situations.
• Excellent customer service skills; professional friendly attitude.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, and has strong organizational skills
• Must be tactful, discreet, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Effective leadership skills; willingness to lead staff, provide guidance and direction, encourage and establish mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members and effectively communicate change
• Team oriented
• Nursing assessment skills utilizing basic nursing theory.
• Knowledgeable of common medications and their relationship to anesthetics and the endoscopic process, including IV moderate sedation techniques.
• Demonstrated effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to; medical software, payroll software and Microsoft Office
• Demonstration of OR and/or Endoscopy clinical experience
• Knowledge of accepted AORN, SGNA and Michigan Department of Health standards

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree from accredited School of Nursing
• Current MI licensure
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification required within 1 year
• 5 + years as a licensed Registered Nurse
• 2+ years of experience in an Operating Room and/or Endoscopy setting
• Must obtain CGRN or CNOR certification within 18 months
• Previous leadership experience preferred

Contact Info:
Jeremy Turner
Email: jturner@surgerytc.com