Coordinator OR Scheduling TMCOne Urology Job at Tucson Medical Center (Tucson)

Job Description

SUMMARY: Schedules non-emergency surgeries for Main OR and Ambulatory Surgery. Responsible for checking surgery schedule daily for appropriateness of procedure codes, equipment needs, procedure wording, entity specific procedures, and verification of anesthesia coverage. Checks reports daily to verify services required from other departments and surgeon suspension list. Trains new personnel in surgery scheduling. Responds to surgeon office needs and changes

Job Responsibility

Schedules non-emergency surgeries for Main OR and Ambulatory Surgery
Checks surgery schedule daily for appropriateness of procedure codes, equipment needs, procedure wording, entity specific procedures, and verification of anesthesia coverage
Checks reports daily to verify services required from other departments and surgeon suspension list
Trains new personnel in surgery scheduling
Responds to surgeon office needs and changes
Coordinates with managers about issues/problems with tools/times
Avoids scheduling conflicts by monitoring surgery schedules and making sure requests line up
Runs daily reports to verify accuracy of preference card and equipment
Uses fax/telephone to notify specialty department
utilizes software to find information
Communicates with Medical Records and Professional Staff Services as necessary
Schedules surgical procedures by phone, fax, and email including special equipment, correct preference card, patient demographics, and implants
Collects and verifies implant record information
Input and post charges
Follow up on incomplete implant and OR even timing information
works with supply chain to add new items as needed
Orients and trains assigned personnel
Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards
Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication
Performs related duties assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Two (2) years of experience maintaining schedules or healthcare files and records
preferably in an acute care setting
None required
Knowledge of Optime scheduling, medical terminology, and spelling
Knowledge of instrumentation and equipment specific to procedures to avoid scheduling conflicts
Skill in maintaining schedules and records and organizing work to ensure time frames are met
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence
Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

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