Perioperative Throughput Optimization Coordinator

Capital Health•Hopewell, NJ

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking a Perioperative Throughput Optimization Coordinator to provide day-to-day, real-time operational management and optimization of Operating Room throughput and procedural flow across Operating Rooms, Cardio Vascular Interventional Radiology (CVIR), the Heart and Vascular Center (HVC), Endoscopy, and Hopewell Ambulatory Surgery Center (HASC). The coordinator serves as the central operational and logistics lead, coordinating resources, rooms, staffing, equipment, and case sequencing to support safe, efficient, and timely procedural care. Working with Perioperative Leadership, Anesthesia, Surgeons, and Ancillary departments, the role identifies barriers, mitigates delays, and adjusts plans in real time to optimize utilization, access, and patient flow. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of healthcare-related experience in the Operating Room, procedural services, surgical scheduling, or logistics/healthcare capacity management. An associate's degree is preferred. The role requires a strong understanding of perioperative workflows and OR operations, the ability to manage real-time operational flow and logistics, strong communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and scheduling/clinical information systems is required. This position has a 40-hour scheduled workweek and a usual 10-hour workday. It does not formally supervise employees, though it provides functional guidance to scheduling and flow staff. The listed pay range is $24.50–$31.85. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings and investment plan; life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; commuter benefits; voluntary insurance and legal services; pet insurance; and paid time off.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of healthcare-related experience in the Operating Room, procedural services, surgical scheduling, or logistics/healthcare capacity management.
Strong understanding of perioperative workflows and OR operations.
Ability to manage real-time operational flow and logistics.
Excellent communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and scheduling/clinical information systems.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

Coordinate overall functions of the Procedural Scheduling Departments across campus.
Establish staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage, and monitor and enhance scheduler productivity.
Provide real-time operational oversight of daily operating room and procedural schedules to optimize utilization, case flow, and throughput.
Coordinate OR logistics, including room readiness, staffing alignment, equipment availability, and turnover efficiency.
Monitor procedural progress and adjust case sequencing, room assignments, and staffing plans in response to delays, emergencies, add-ons, or staffing constraints.
Collaborate with Perioperative leadership, Anesthesia, Surgeons, and Ancillary departments to resolve operational barriers.
Lead daily operational huddles and communicate real-time information to stakeholders about flow, delays, and mitigation plans.
Participate in onboarding, education, and support of scheduling and flow staff, providing functional guidance without formal supervisory responsibilities.
Collaborate with leadership on continuous improvement initiatives related to Perioperative throughput, efficiency, and access.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support operational needs.