OR Scheduling Analyst - OR Support - Norwalk Hospital - Norwalk, CT

Summary

Responsible for cross functional activities such as: scheduling, auditing Operating Room procedures, as well as providing administrative support to the Perioperative Managers and Director.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and analyzes room availability, equipment/supply conflicts, block booking arrangements, and overall case to case time efficiency according to block scheduling policies and procedures.
• Captures and communicates necessary modifications or updates of the OR schedule to respective personnel &/or departments.
• Assists Periop Managers & Director in data based projects, as well as administrative functions.
• Prepares and distributes the final version of the surgery schedule to the appropriate departments.
• Communicates trends & patterns that may improve or impede the scheduling process, innovative ideas, and computer system issues to OR management in a prompt and timely manner.
• Maintains a good working atmosphere with co-worker(s) and hospital staff.
• Executes other responsibilities as assigned in a positive manner.

Preparation and Distribution of Surgery Schedule

• Demonstrates ability to accurately and efficiently enter MRN's, PA staff, and Anesthesia staff assignments.
• Coordinates with Admitting office, charge nurse(s), SPD, Purchasing, Anesthesiologists, Surgeons, and PAs to ensure accurate updates.
• Attempts to maximize rooms, and resources efficiently.
• Prepares final version of schedule and distributes it to the appropriate departments.

Communication

• Answers all communication devices promptly and courteously.
• Captures and communicates necessary modifications or updates to the surgery schedule with charge nurse(s), admitting dept., SPD, Purchasing, physicians' offices and OR administration.
• Communicates trends & patterns that may improve or impede the scheduling process, innovative ideas, and computer system issues to OR management in a prompt and timely manner.
• Handles correspondence as well as Orders & Maintains Office supplies, materials.

Other Departmental Responsibilities

• Transcribes accurately the OR scheduling procedures from Consent, Orders & Other affirmations prior to distribution.
• Communicates & Helps resolve effectively scheduling conflicts & issues to PAT, OR Staff, Surgeon's Offices & Anesthesia.
• Assists in Auditing OR Nursing e-Charting, supporting Quality, Regs, Billing & Supplies Usage.
• Helps Director & Managers with backup supports & projects i.e. Correspondence, U/S functions, Pain Management functions, Anesthesia Floater Schedule.

Occupational and Personal Responsibilities

• Maintains a good working atmosphere with co-worker(s) and hospital staff.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new procedures.
• Executes other responsibilities as assigned in a positive manner.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor preferred, Associates degree or an equivalent of three (3) years experience required.
• Excellent computer and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology Required.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively.

Company

Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit

639

Department

OR Support

Exempt

No

Salary Range

$19.54 - $37.94 Hourly