The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for controlling an operation of an elevator using a monitor. Specifically, the present invention relates to an operation control apparatus and a method for controlling an operation and maintenance of a plurality of elevators by arranging pin cameras on a side of a monitor rather than an upper side thereof. The present invention also relates to an apparatus for controlling an operation of an elevator, in which a plurality of pin cameras (P) are used to pick up images side by side on the front of a monitor (M) installed at an elevator cage or an elevator door or near the door, and a controller (C) which is connected to the monitor, the pin cameras, and the elevator senses an operator's operation including a passenger's finger approaching the monitor and controls the operation of various buttons displayed on the monitor.