Project Coordinator

About the Role

The Clinical and Operational Performance Project Coordinator within the Perioperative Care Services Division provides support and coordination for all clinical and operational analytics and performance improvement projects. This role utilizes data for problem identification and resolution, requiring effective communication to translate information to team members across all levels of education, background, and disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures organizational data requirements are captured, reported, and managed according to UAMS regulations.
• Coordinates improvement initiatives as outlined by the organization, regulatory bodies, and Perioperative Care Services.
• Coordinates tracking and resolution of safety submissions.
• Coordinates standing audits and subsequent findings/actions.
• Provides operational reporting, including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses 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.
• 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.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Data management and analysis experience.
• Performance improvement experience.
• Experience in creation of actionable reports.
• Experience in management of complex projects in diverse clinical and operational realms.
• MS Office
• Database software
• Analytics software
• Technical writing and presentations * (proficiency to be demonstrated upon request)*

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health, business, or related field OR High School diploma plus four (4) years of project coordination or administrative support experience.
• Preferred: 3 years of project management experience.
• Preferred: Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present to large audiences effectively.

Physical Activity Requirements

• Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Standing, Talking, Walking
• Frequent Physical Activity: Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Stooping
• Occasional Physical Activity: Grasping, Kneeling, Repetitive Motion, Sharps

Benefits Eligible: Yes