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The Operating Room (OR) Scheduling Coordinator 2 maintains the master OR schedule and Anesthesiology coverage. Schedules surgical patients when necessary. Assists other hospital departments in scheduling surgical time. Relays patient information to Surgical Services and the Day Surgery Unit staff. Makes changes to the schedule and contacts appropriate departments. The Coordinator also maintains access security to the surgical scheduling systems.
Job Responsibility:
Maintains the master OR schedule and Anesthesiology coverage
Schedules surgical patients when necessary
Assists other hospital departments in scheduling surgical time
Relays patient information to Surgical Services and the Day Surgery Unit staff
Makes changes to the schedule and contacts appropriate departments
Maintains access security to the surgical scheduling systems
Provides scheduling help to ensure department efficiency
Promptly and courteously answers and screens phone calls
Coordinates changes, postponements, and cancellations with physicians and Surgical Services
Informs Surgical Services of possible equipment conflicts in the Operating Room
Coordinates posting of cases involving multiple services and surgeons
Monitors surgeon lineup for next day surgeries and revises as needed
Prints all paperwork for add-on cases and informs PNC of any necessary changes
Coordinates procedures with other departments promptly
Coordinates anesthesiology coverage for inpatients on hospital units
Coordinates patient care planning and creates a positive experience for the patient
Assembles, prints, and distributes a complete and accurate operating room schedule
Maintains, prints, and controls anesthesia tickets and operating room records
Verifies the diagnosis is present and correct
Verifies CPT code and surgical description match
Checks historical time against the procedure
Communicates to departments when surgery blocks are returned
Releases and reassigns returned surgery blocks
Builds new blocks periodically
Redistributes blocks according to utilization
Meets with Chief to discuss block changes and stop date
Monitors starts outside the OR
Contacts block bookers with changes
Makes changes to block allocation
Builds blocks to correct stop date
Coordinates anesthesia assessment unit activities with OR and areas like Cath Lab, EP Lab, 3D, MRI, CT, Angio, Echo, and Labor and Delivery
Requirements:
H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
3 Years of Experience
Previous experience in health care revenue cycle preferred
Good listening and communication skills with professional and respectful telephone etiquette
Ability to operate basic office equipment (e.g., computer, fax, copier, scanner, and telephone)
Able to multi-task
Able to maintain confidentiality
Excellent data entry, numeric, typing and computer navigation skills
Able to demonstrate precision and flexibility
What we offer:
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%