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HealthAlliance Assistant Director, Perioperative Scheduling in Valhalla, New York
Assistant Director, Perioperative Scheduling
Company: WMC Advanced Physician Services PC
City/State: Valhalla, NY
Category: Executive/Management
Department: Perioperative Services
Union: No
Position: Full Time
Hours: 8:00-4:30- variable
Shift: Day
Req #: 47400
Posted Date: Apr 17, 2026
Hiring Range: $47.76 - $60.46
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Job Details:
Department: OR Inpatient & Ambulatory -WMCHealth Department Code: 007766
Job Summary:
Oversight of scheduling department, ensuring all patients are appropriately scheduled for perioperative surgical and procedural areas. Member of the Block Time Committee and collaborates with all perioperative disciplines to assist in establishing block time governance. Ensures adherence to established block rules and is an integral part of data mining and analytics for bock utilization, allocation, and reallocation.
Responsibilities:
Oversight of scheduling office operations including staffing and scheduling of staff members, maintenance and implementation of booking, scheduling, report generation, and related policies and procedures.
Ensure completeness of bookings for all procedures that fall within Perioperative Services
Member of the Block Utilization Committee
Monthly utilization analysis with the Business Manager of Periop
Maintains the Cerner schedule with timely notification of any and all changes to the block schedule
Communicates changes to surgeons’ offices and others
Works and collaborates with WMC financial departments to facilitate the timely completion of payer preauthorization for surgery.
Communication of surgeons on suspension list to the surgeon’s offices, and restricts booking according to policy
Work with WMC IT department to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the OR Scheduling System, electronic booking request modules, document archiving systems, document repository system, and other IT systems related to scheduling
Physician office outreach to nurture existing relationship with surgeons’ offices and to bring additional surgical case volume to WMC, which includes continual education and communication to ensure proper case booking request processes.
Coordination with Head Nurses and Periop Leadership Team to ensure proper equipment and materials are scheduled and available in advance of the scheduled surgeries.
Interviews and hires prospective staff to minimize vacancies.
Integrates mentorship principles to retain staff.
Provides clear performance expectations to direct reports and all team members.
Employs sound judgment in use of the disciplinary process to manage staff behavior that does not respond to education or team building efforts.
Eliminates barriers and roadblocks that impede progress.
Applies dynamics in team building and problem solving
Identifies and addresses problems undermining effectiveness.
Promotes professional communication between care team members.
Coordination/collaboration with other managers and other WMC departments. All other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience:
- 7 years practical experience in Perioperative Services, required.
Education:
Associates Degree or equivalent nursing program, required
Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
Licenses / Certifications:
- New York state LPN or RN license, preferred
Other:
Knowledge of electronic surgical scheduling, preferred.
Customer service and telephone skills, preferred.
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively computer skills.
Ability to multitask, delegate, and prioritize
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
About Us:
WMC Advanced Physician Services PC
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Savings Account
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
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