Project Coordinator - Perioperative Care Services

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

Within the Perioperative Care Services Division, the Clinical and Operational Performance Project Coordinator supports and coordinates clinical and operational analytics and performance improvement projects. The role uses data to identify and resolve problems, manages data and complex projects across clinical and operational areas, and develops actionable reports. It requires effective communication and the ability to translate information for team members across different education levels, backgrounds, and disciplines.

The position also supports operational reporting and improvement initiatives, provides consultative support to Perioperative Care Services leadership and staff, and serves as a resource to team members and stakeholders. The coordinator is expected to be visible and accessible in patient care settings and to support financial and administrative teams with productivity, revenue, and budgetary metrics. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in health, business, or a related field, or a high school diploma plus four years of project coordination or administrative support experience.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present effectively to large audiences.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, database software, and analytics software.
• Upon request, provide samples demonstrating proficiency in the indicated areas, technical writing, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure organizational data requirements are captured, reported, and managed according to UAMS regulations.
• Coordinate improvement initiatives outlined by the organization, regulatory bodies, and Perioperative Care Services.
• Coordinate the tracking and resolution of safety submissions.
• Coordinate standing audits and resulting findings and actions.
• Provide operational reporting, including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses of efficiency and productivity metrics.
• Identify and disseminate evidence for performance improvement activities.
• Conduct on-site and front-line studies to gather objective and subjective information for operational change and improvement projects.
• Serve as a resource to Perioperative team members and stakeholders.
• Provide performance improvement consultative support to leadership, physicians, residents, and Perioperative Care Services employees.
• Remain visible and accessible in the patient care setting.
• Support the financial and administrative team in managing productivity, revenue, and budgetary metrics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution match of up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level