Manager, Perioperative Scheduling

Manager, Perioperative Scheduling - FT

We the people of Kaiser Permanente believe in the endless pursuit of excellence, and in health and well-being for all. At Kaiser PermanenteMid-Atlantic States, we've built our culture on communication, teamwork, and respect. From our financial professionals and IT team members to our RNs and physicians on the front line of care-we work together to support each other's goals and promote a balance between work and life. And we do it all in a dynamic landscape. From the excitement of our nation's capital to the scenic coastlines of Maryland and Virginia, the Mid-Atlantic area offers plenty of year-round activity, making it the perfect place for you and your family to call home. Join us. Description To provide management oversight of the surgery scheduling department, ensuring a highly efficient, patient friendly surgery scheduling process. Monitors improves all aspects of the perioperative scheduling process both w/in KPMAS contracted surgery centers. This position reports to the Director, Perioperative Services for the respective Medical Center. Essential Functions: " Is responsible for direct oversight management of the surgery scheduling department supporting all Perioperative services in the medical center; including Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Procedure Suites, surgical cases scheduled at our partner hospitals. " Partners w/ other Perioperative Service leaders, as well as Surgical Department leaders Chiefs to support internalization efforts meet utilization targets. " Assists in problem-solving trouble-shooting of surgery scheduling issues for Procedure Suites, Ambulatory Surgery Scheduling any contracted surgery centers. " Uses data reports to identify trends actively participates in problem resolution. " Is responsible for coaching counseling of staff, annual performance evaluations, routine audits for quality accuracy in performance; ensures efficiency in scheduling provides input to director on ways to improve efficiency performance. " Conducts monthly quality review studies, tracking Ql related issues including, but not limited to, patient outcomes cancellations. " Develops distributes applicable reports for Quality Committee other Perioperative Oversight Committees. " Addresses customer (member physician) concerns as they arise. " Establishes relationships w/ contracted surgery centers to enhance department's performance. " Implements new initiatives as indicated. " Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: " 5 years experience in a managed care setting required. " 3 years management experience required. " Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or related field required. " Ambulatory surgery, PACU or other surgical scheduling management required. " Experience w/ computer software programs. Preferred Qualifications: " Five years experience in the Operating Room and/or Ambulatory Surgery Center preferred. Primary Location: Maryland-Kensington-Kensington Medical Center 10810 Connecticut Ave. Scheduled Hours (1-40): 40 Shift: Day Working Days: Mon - Fri Working Hours Start: 8:00 AM Working Hours End: 5:00 PM Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group: Salaried Employees Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports Job: Healthcare / Hospital Operations Public Department Name: Surgery Scheduling Travel: No