JOB SUMMARY

The Perioperative Scheduler maintains the master schedule for the Operating Room, Endoscopy/Bronchoscopy lab, and I Physiology. Duties include scheduling patients, maintaining resources (rooms, equipment, supplies), and communicates with other hospital departments as necessary to ensure success on the morning of procedure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Triages and acts upon communication via phone call, email, and Teams messages. Establishes and takes appropriate action as required in maintaining an accurate schedule.
• Maintains and coordinates changes, postponements, cancellations, and preferred order of procedures within the Operating Room, Endoscopy/Bronchoscopy Lab and GI physiology; also coordinates with hospital departments to ensure success on the morning of procedure.
• Verifies scheduling documentation including diagnosis, CPT, and surgical description matches to ensure proper supplies available and time needed is accurate. Checks historical time against procedure.
• Maintains block release calendar and communication related to block changes.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnostic coding (CPT/ICD-10) preferred
• Previous experience in scheduling surgeries or procedures preferred
• Requires critical thinking, multi-task ability, and interpersonal skills.
• Requires good listening, interpersonal and communication skills with professional, pleasant, and respectful telephone and online messaging etiquette.
• Able to maintain the confidentiality of delicate and confidential information obtained through the course of completing assignments.
• Social skills to interact with a wide-range of constituencies.
• Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• able to work carefully, with a high attention to detail.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to: typing, information security, electronic medical documentation, and email.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level