Surgery Scheduler

About the role

SurgCenter of the Potomac is hiring a Surgery Scheduler. The facility is accredited by The Joint Commission and focuses on providing a high-quality, service-oriented environment for surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Schedules all surgical procedures.
• Obtains and enters all necessary information from surgeon or scheduler requesting OR time.
• Aware of instruments and equipment limitations of the department.
• Communicates with OR Director/Administrator regarding managing block time.
• Allows adequate time for each procedure according to physician request.
• Allows adequate time for room turnover.
• Attempts to schedule similar types of cases in the same room to increase efficiency.
• Communicates special equipment, instrument, supply, and staffing requests to the OR Director.
• Contact surgeon’s offices two days prior to schedule to confirm surgical times and procedures.
• Refers conflicts and procedural questions to the OR Director.
• Keeps all department managers informed of changes affecting current schedule.
• Aids in completing forms for add-on procedures.
• Prepares and distributes a “week at a glance” to assist with departmental staffing.
• Attempts to minimize down time of rooms between cases.
• Prepares final version of schedule for the following day.
• Assists other employees when time allows.
• Might be asked to visit surgeon offices for marketing purposes.
• Consistently punctual and shows a responsible and dependable pattern of attendance.
• Participates and supports BDP/QI programs and activities.
• Cross-train in front desk areas, to include Switchboard, Insurance Verification, and Check-in.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Alertness and adaptability to change in situations.
• Holds all patient information confidential.

Skills

• None specifically listed beyond basic administrative and scheduling skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave).
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Health savings account, healthcare & dependent flexible spending account.
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

Pay

Pay Range: $25.00/hr - $30.77/hr (Wages are determined based upon several factors, including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.)