Or Scheduler I Elyria

Description

• The OR Scheduler is responsible for the coordination and scheduling of surgical cases for a single department and service line.

• This includes but is not limited to GI Endoscopy, Pain Management, Miscellaneous Procedures, and Procedures requiring Anesthesia.

• The administration of the surgery computerized patient scheduling system.

• This includes patient scheduling, communication, training of all users, system maintenance, and new system development.

• Monitor data integrity, compliance to system policies, procedures, and manage system projects.

• Communicate, problem solve with System Support and information Services.

• Update system to meet changing needs, daily and monthly maintenance of Scheduling System.

• Prepares and distributes daily OR schedules.

• Monitors and tracks data as assigned.

• Process charge slips according to established standards and protocols.

• Verify patient and information contained in reservation with surgeon offices, case order and case information.

• Print and distribute schedule to appropriate locations.

• Print and distributes pharmacy requisitions to appropriate locations.

• Maintain inventory and order replacements as needed.

• Print and file reservations.

• Answer calls pertaining to surgeons, nursing staff, office staff, CPM, Patients, Family, Vendors.

• Collaborative communication with charge nurse and anesthesia coordinator, waiting area, PACU and Preop.

• Enter purchase requisitions into ORACLE as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Equivalent / GED required

• Minimum one year of clerical experience in a medical office/hospital setting.

• Computer Training with Database Management.

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.

• Recent Scheduling experience preferred.

• Effective public relations and customer service skills.

• Organizational and problem resolution skills.

• Typing 30 WPM, computer skills, and operation of office equipment including but not limited to fax machines and copiers