Perioperative Throughput Optimization Coordinator

Capital Health System; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

FSA

Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Capital Health in Pennington, NJ seeks an experienced OR Scheduling Leader to optimize operating room throughput and procedural flow. You will coordinate resources, rooms, staffing, and case sequencing across perioperative areas, working with anesthesia, surgeons and ancillary departments to minimize delays and protect patient throughput.

The role requires a solid background in perioperative workflows, real-time operations, and strong communication, with a focus on efficient, safe patient care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Three years of healthcare-related experience in OR/procedural services or scheduling.
• Strong communication, prioritization and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate overall functions of the Procedural Scheduling Departments across campus.
• Establish staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage; monitor schedulers' productivity.
• Provide real-time oversight of OR and procedural schedules to optimize utilization.
• Serve as central coordination point for OR logistics including room readiness and staffing.
• Adjust case sequencing, room assignments and staffing plans for delays or emergencies.
• Collaborate with Perioperative leadership, anesthesia, surgeons and ancillary departments.
• Lead daily operational huddles and communicate flow/status to stakeholders.
• Support onboarding and training of scheduling staff; provide guidance.
• Drive continuous improvement in perioperative throughput, efficiency and access.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Perioperative workflows

Real-time operations

Communication

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Scheduling systems

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$24.50 - $31.85

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

Provides day-to-day, real time operational management and optimization of Operating Room throughput and procedural flow across all procedural areas including Operating Rooms, Cardio Vascular Interventional Radiology (CVIR), Heart and Vascular Center (HVC), Endoscopy, and Hopewell Ambulatory Surgery Center (HASC). This role functions as the central operational and logistics lead, actively coordinating resources, rooms, staffing, equipment, and case sequencing to ensure safe, efficient, timely procedural care. Working collaboratively with Perioperative Leadership, Anesthesia, Surgeons, and Ancillary departments, the role proactively identifies barriers, mitigates delays, and adjusts plans in real time to optimize utilization, access, and patient flow.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred.

Experience: Three years of healthcare related experience in the Operating Room, procedural services, surgical scheduling, or logistic/healthcare capacity management.

Knowledge and Skills: Strong understanding of perioperative workflows and OR operations. Demonstrates ability to manage real time operational flow and logistic. Excellent communication, prioritization, and problem solving skills. Ability to function in a fast paced, high acuity environment.

Special Training: Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, and scheduling/clinical information systems.

Usual Work Day: 10 Hours

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? NoIf set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates overall functions of the Procedural Scheduling Departments across campus.
• Establishes staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage; monitors and enhances productivity of the schedulers
• Provides real time operational oversight of daily operating room and procedural schedules to optimize utilization, case flow, and throughput.
• Serves as the central coordination point for OR logistics, including room readiness, staffing alignment, equipment availability, and turnover efficiency.
• Actively monitors procedural progress and adjusts case sequencing, room assignments, and staffing plans in response to delays, emergencies, add-ons, or staffing constraints.
• Collaborates closely with Perioperative leadership, Anesthesia, Surgeons, and Ancillary departments to resolve operational barriers as they arise.
• Leads daily operational huddles and provides real time communication to stakeholders regarding flow, delays, and mitigation plans.
• Participates in the onboarding, education, and support of scheduling and flow staff, providing functional guidance without formal supervisory responsibilities.
• Collaborates with leadership on continuous improvement initiatives related to Perioperative throughput, efficiency, and access.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support operational needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Occasional physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities

Continuous physical demands include: Sitting , Talk or Hear

Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: N/A

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Deat