AHMC Healthcare

Manager, Perioperative Systems Support Services

Overview

Under general supervision of the Director of Surgical Services, this position is responsible for the overall management, staff development and systems analysis related to Perioperative Systems Support including Surgery Scheduling and Perioperative Information Systems (ORMIS).  As the principal resource for Perioperative Information Systems, this position is accountable for the success of system implementations, integration, process improvements, and overall benefits realization and functions as the key point of user contact and initial and ongoing staff training and education.  Prepares analytical reports and makes recommendations to hospital leadership.  

 

Integrated into this position is responsibility for Surgery Scheduling and accountability for the efficient and operationally effective flow of scheduling activities utilizing the Perioperative Information Systems.  This includes collaboration and effective communication with other members of the Perioperative Services Team to ensure case readiness and charge capture, coordination of scheduling procedures, maintenance of surgical records, order entry functions and staff orientation/training in meeting fiscal and quality care goals and outcomes for the department.

 

  • This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center and AHMC Healthcare Inc. The employee shall support AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center’s strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan.  The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient’s Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and other initiatives.
  • Qualifications

    Education/Training/Experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare, Information Systems or other related field required.  Master’s degree preferred.
    • Extensive knowledge of the daily Operating Room team through a minimum of five years progressive experience in a related clinical setting.  Experience as a licensed healthcare practitioner in an OR setting preferred.
    • Highly effective communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
    • Proficiency with complex information systems and information systems networking abilities.
    • Demonstrated ability to train and influence others in a collaborative manner, attention to detail and follow through of all assignments.
    • Demonstrated analytical, creative thinking and problem solving skills.

     

    Licensure/Certifications

    • Current licensure as California Registered Nurse preferred.

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