Scheduler - OR Surgery Scheduler

Responsibilities

• Computerized Scheduling: Schedules procedures for multiple rooms using scheduling computer system.
• Determines availability of staff and room availability based on procedure being performed.
• Automated Computerized Staffing: May enter staff members and create schedule types, work patterns as needed.
• May load varying data into system about personnel, budget and staff coverage.
• Independently performs daily patient/procedure data entry into computer system.
• May assist manager with maintaining and updating staff profiles.
• May assist computer program director with various computer duties updating system, timebooking information etc.
• May independently initiate required reports.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• May work with the Anesthesia department to create a smooth schedule.
• Duties may include: assigning each patient’s anesthesiologist, notifying Anesthesia of their assigned cases, changes in their schedules, etc.
• Enters into the computer system patient’s assigned anesthesiologist, room number, and any pertinent information needed for the procedure.
• May function as Secretarial support—performing various and numerous duties.
• Performs department typing as assigned.
• Completes patient charges, reviews and updates suture lists, miscellaneous charge list, etc., as needed to ensure proper revenue.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or equivalent.
• Medical assistant, Secretary, Unit Secretary, Surgical Technician or Imaging Support Specialist preferred.
• Knowledge of appropriate computer systems and software.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Medical terminology.
• Requires typing 35 wpm.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under stress.
• Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information.

Pay

Pay Range: USD $22.32 - USD $31.90 /Hr.