Becker's Healthcare May 29, 2024
Paige Haeffele

There are distinct differences between ASCs and hospital outpatient departments, and ASCs can leverage their benefits to recruit new staff.

Becker’s connected with Allison Griffin, administrator at the Urology Surgery Center in Savannah, Ga., to see what unique opportunities ASCs offer to healthcare workers.

Question: What are the perks of working in an ASC? What are the downsides?

Ms. Allison Griffin: Working in an ASC offers several advantages compared to hospital operating rooms. Here are some perks:

1. Predictable schedules: ASCs have definitive business hours, shorter days, and no work on weekends or holidays. This provides better work/life balance for workers.

2. Improved collaboration with administration: Smaller ASC teams foster strong professional relationships, allowing administrators to be more hands-on...

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