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UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 2 weeks ago

Project Manager - Perioperative Care Services

Little Rock, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. They are seeking a Project Manager for Perioperative Care Services to support and coordinate clinical and operational analytics and performance improvement projects, utilizing data for problem identification and resolution.

EducationHealth CareNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Ensures organizational data requirements are captured, reported, and managed according to UAMS regulations

Coordinated improvement initiatives as outlined by the organization, regulatory bodies, and Perioperative Care Services

Develops comprehensive operational performance improvement plans and executes those plans to completion and the expected outcome

Disseminates and presents operational metrics to all levels of stakeholders, including departmental Chairs and UAMS Executive leadership teams, on a routine basis

Identifies, utilizes, and generates perioperative-related evidence for operational performance improvement plans for various surgical and support departments

Provides management support for product/process standardization projects designed to enhance operational efficiency, decrease cost, and improve clinical quality performance

Utilizes and optimizes cost-saving software (such as Optime, Avant Garde, etc) in support of efficiency in work processes, regulatory compliance, and data capture

Supports the financial and administrative team in the management of productivity, revenue, and budgetary metrics

Manages tracking, reporting, and timely submission of performance against strategic plans (Vision 2029)

Manages the allocation, utilization, and optimization of block scheduling to enhance surgical efficiency, maximize resource usage, and meet departmental and institutional goals

Provides operational reporting, inclusive of all daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual analysis of efficiency and productivity metrics

Identifies and disseminates evidence for performance improvement activities

Conducts on-site and front-line studies to gather objective and subjective information to support projects involving operational change and improvement

Leadership

Serves as a resource to all Perioperative team members and stakeholders

Provides performance improvement consultative support to the leadership team, physicians, residents, and all Perioperative Care Services employees

Is visible and accessible in the patient care setting

Supports the financial and administrative team in the management of productivity, revenue, and budgetary metrics

Key leader in perioperative shared governance structure

Coordination/Facilitation of programs/projects

Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities on short notice

Attention to detail and ability to produce large data sets and reports with a high degree of accuracy

Exemplary written and communication skills

Strong acumen for technology, exposure to, and experience with various systems, databases, and analytical approaches

Expertise in analytical approaches and quantitative methodologies, statistical analyses

Experience in the management of large performance improvement projects

Interaction

Daily interaction with ICE and Perioperative Care Services Stakeholders

Regular interaction with surgeons and anesthesia providers

Collaboration with Patient Safety/Relations and Quality Department via routine report submissions and special project requests

May perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Data ManagementPerformance ImprovementProject ManagementMS OfficeAnalytics SoftwareProject Management CertificationPeople SkillsEffective CommunicationPresentation SkillsAttention to DetailCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field plus five (5) years of project management experience OR a High School Diploma/GED plus nine (9) years of project management experience

Effective communication and people skills

The ability to present to large audiences effectively

Strong skills in MS Office, database software, and analytics software

Preferred

Master's Degree (MBA or MHA)

Project Management Certification

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)

Proof of Veteran Status

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Company

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.

Founded in 1879

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

10001+ employees