Project Manager Perioperative Care Services

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Closing Date:

01/19/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• 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 $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

ICE PeriopSvc Perioperative Care Service

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Summary of Job Duties:

Within the Perioperative Care Services Division the Clinical and Operational Performance Project Specialist provides support and coordination of all clinical and operational analytics as well as performance improvement projects. The Periop Project Specialist has experience in data management and analysis performance improvement creation of actionable reports and management of complex projects in diverse clinical and operational realms. This team member utilizes data in problem identification and resolution. Effective communication techniques are a necessity as well as the ability to effectively translate information to team members inclusive of all levels of education background and disciplines.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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 Qualifications:

• Masters Degree (MBA or MHA)

• Project Management Certification

Additional Information:

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.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeLicense or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions) Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Lifting Repetitive Motion Standing Talking Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Lifting Repetitive Motion Standing Talking Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting Repetitive Motion Standing Talking Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes