OR Manager

The OR Manager provides administrative support in healthcare facilities. This position will work closely with the Deputy Director and Executive Director to ensure the highest standards of patient care, maintains operational efficiency, coordinates with surgeons and anesthesiologists, oversees the scheduling of surgeries, and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Responsible for patient schedules for admissions, and surgery schedules.
2. Responsible for scheduling of surgeons and anesthesiologists and assignment and coordination of schedules.
3. Reviews and finalizes the surgery schedules before forwarding the final surgical list to the Deputy Director.
   • Weekly Reviews - Surgery schedule for the upcoming week must be reviewed one week before subject to the approval of the Deputy Director.
   • Daily Reviews - Approved surgery schedule for the current week must be reviewed daily for any changes (e.g. deferred or reserved cases).
4. Liaising with medical professionals (e.g. surgeons and anesthesiologists, etc.) and other staff to provide coordinated scheduling of patients
5. Ensure smooth patient flow within the OR in coordination with OR Lead Nurse.
6. Resolving any issues or delays in patient care related to appointments, admissions and surgery schedule
7. Control visitors, interns, and volunteers in the clinic and OR in collaboration with the HR Director and the Deputy Director
8. Coordinates with the HR Department to ensure that all doctors (e.g. full-time and affiliated, visitors, volunteers) are documented and with valid professional license.
9. Coordinates with the Social Work Department to ensure that all Plastics and ENT surgeons are verified and credentialed by Smile Train.
10. Handle or process confidential information or material in an appropriate and sensitive manner
11. In-charge of all quality activities in relation to this position as per the hospital standards (e.g. DOH, SafeCare, etc.).
12. Manages the ancillary functions such as Laboratory, Radiology, Physical Therapy, and Pharmacy as well as the Speech Therapists under the Smile Train grant.
13. Oversees biomedical needs and equipment for the hospital

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or a related field. Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is preferred.
2. Certificate/License Required; if any: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
3. Minimum Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years of experience in an operating room setting, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and operating room protocols.
2. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
4. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
5. Excellent relational skills with the ability to lead and motivate personnel, with flexibility and sensitivity to language and cultural diversity
6. Proficiency in healthcare management software and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.