The OR Surgery Scheduler facilitates and coordinates the Perioperative Surgical Services Operating Room Schedule.
The OR Surgery Scheduler supports fiscal and time management objectives of Perioperative Surgical Services by seeking and coordinating clinical and administrative services through effective interactions with the health care team.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
CPR, Basic Life Support
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
CPR, Basic Life Support
Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum of two (2) years of previous patient scheduling/registration work experience in a healthcare setting
Strong customer service skills and patient/customer centered focus in positive manner in all situations
Experience PREFERRED:
Previous experience in a Level I Trauma Center
Four (4) years experience in OR scheduling
Education/training REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Education/training PREFERRED: N/A
Independent action(s) required:
Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator, assigns surgical cases based on established block/priority times.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements:
Works primarily on the day shift, no weekends or holidays.
Shift rotation and time schedule may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or as is in the best interest of the work unit.
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly,Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
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