Welcome page Returning External Candidate? Log back in! Administrative Manager Location US-NJ-Camden Job ID 43600 Category Management Shift 1 Type Full Time Department Name Administration Orthopedics 3 Cooper Plaza About Us

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Short Description

The Surgical Systems Manager will play a critical role in maximizing the efficiency and utilization of operating room (OR) block time across Cooper Bone and Joint Institute, hospital based and affiliated ambulatory surgical center(s). This position will be responsible for ensuring optimal scheduling, minimizing lost revenue from underutilized OR time and analysis of costs per case, and implementing strategies to backfill unused time with cases from other providers within the institute.

The Administrative Manager is an experienced and highly organized individual that will oversee the daily administrative operations within the Bone & Joint Institute. This role is central to ensuring smooth logistical coordination, staffing alignment, and effective communication across clinical and administrative teams.

The Administrative Manager will:
• Manage day-to-day administrative functions, including staffing coordination and operational support for the department.
• Oversee daily operating room (OR) workflows, authorizations, and utilization metrics to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Generate and analyze daily reports on OR utilization, volume, capacity, and workflow trends to support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide daily oversight and leadership to administrative staff through the Lead Administrative Coordinator, ensuring high performance and accountability.
• Facilitate seamless communication between administrative personnel, surgeons, and hospital departments to promote operational alignment and workflow optimization.
• Supervise the prior authorization process, ensuring timely submission and resolution; escalate issues as needed to prevent delays in care delivery.

This is a key leadership role for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is committed to improving efficiency, coordination, and patient access within surgical operations.

 

Manage day-to-day administrative functions, including staffing coordination and operational support for the department
Oversee daily operating room (OR) workflows, authorizations for surgery/procedures, and utilization metrics to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency 
Generate and analyze daily reports on OR utilization, volume, capacity, and workflow trends to support data-driven decision making
Provide daily oversight and leadership to administrative staff, ensuring high performance and accountability 
Facilitate seamless communication between administrative personnel, surgeons, and hospital departments to promote operational alignment and workflow optimization
Supervise the prior authorization process, ensuring timely submission and resolution with escalation of challenges as needed to prevent delays in care

Experience Required

0-2 Years required

3-5 Years preferred

Education Requirements

Associate degree or bachelor's Degree Required

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