Manages day-to-day OR/periop flow (pre-op, OR, PACU coordination)
Ensures cases run efficiently (on-time starts, turnover times, scheduling flow)
Oversees anesthesia techs, periop support staff, and workflows
Troubleshoots operational issues in real time (delays, staffing gaps, equipment)
Supervises perioperative staff (techs, coordinators, sometimes RNs depending on structure)
Handles staffing, scheduling, performance management, and coaching
Supports hiring, onboarding, and competency development
Fosters teamwork across surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing
Helps resolve conflicts or inefficiencies between teams
Monitors outcomes (complications, delays, cancellations)
Leads or support quality improvement initiatives
Implements workflow improvements and efficiency strategies
Ensures availability and cost-effective use of surgical resources
Collaborates with supply chain teams that manage thousands of OR items
Monitors labor and supply utilization to stay within financial goals
Develops and updates perioperative policies and procedures
Maintains documentation and audit readiness
Supports periop education (e.g., onboarding, AORN standards)
Participates in committees and organizational initiatives
Helps implement new systems (e.g., Epic Optime, preference cards, scheduling tools)
May perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) year’s experience as hospital technician or administration, or High School Diploma and six (6) years hospital technician or administration experience
Basic Life Support Provider Certification within first 90 days of hire

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

Manager, Clinical Operations

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