Surgery Scheduler, full time, varied day hours, (weekend call coverage required)

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Under minimal supervision, performs duties related to the scheduling of surgical cases and prints various reports for distribution, including the daily surgical schedule. Prepares posts and processes patient charges. Assists RN (Charge Nurse or Coordinator) in facilitating the surgery schedule and coordinates activities at the OR control desk.

Employment Type: Full Time (72 hours every two weeks)

Shift: Days but some on-call will be required in evenings.

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36

Weekend Frequency: Must be able to work on call occasionally on weekends.

Qualifications: Required High School Diploma or equivalent

STANDARDS

• Promotes patient safety by maintaining HH standards and implementing the policies and procedures in nursing unit including maintaining the patient's bill of rights.
• Achieves department specific initial and ongoing competencies.

COMMUNICATION /SUPPORT

• May assist the RN/Coordinator and Anesthesia Charge by facilitating communication to physicians, surgical services staff and appropriate support departments.
• Evaluates daily and future surgery schedules, including add-on cases and communicates any change to appropriate personnel.
• Schedules elective surgical procedures via physicians' offices by telephone, fax, and/or online.
• Updates and reviews projected surgery schedule to facilitate case sequence and maximize utilization of OR time.
• Evaluates block time and contacts physicians to adjust schedule as necessary.

CLERICAL

• Ability to thoroughly and accurately transcribe data via computer order entry and/or other methods as required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of computer downtime procedures. Proficient with OR Information System.
• Generates statistical reports as requested.
• Prints and distributes daily surgery schedule. Performs other clerical duties as assigned.

RECEPTION

• Demonstrates professional appropriate telephone and communication skills with all customers.
• Facilitates communication between members of the healthcare team.

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