What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesia Coordinator Banner Medical Group Per Diem position at bannerhealth?
Primary City/State: Gilbert, Arizona Department Name: Banner Staffing Services-AZ Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Support You have a place in the health care industry. There’s more to health care than IV bags and trauma rooms. We support all staff members as they find the path that is right for them. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Staffing Services. Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy: Competitive wages Paid orientation Flexible Schedules (select positions) Fewer Shifts Cancelled Weekly pay 403(b) Pre-tax retirement Employee Assistance Program Employee wellness program Discount Entertainment tickets Restaurant/Shopping discounts Auto Purchase Plan Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education) is required. In this position, Anesthesia Coordinators are responsible for managing anesthesia schedules, coordinating coverage, adjusting resources based on real-time needs and ensuring that appropriate points of service are available for all scheduled surgeries and procedures in Periop, Cath Lab, Endo, IR, Imaging and POTC. You will work collaboratively with the anesthesia providers and other OR staff. Schedule: M-F 8:30am-5pm Location: 1900 N Higley Rd. Gilbert AZ 85234 POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for the daily maintenance of all aspects of the Anesthesia team scheduling process to ensure availability of providers and resources. Serves as a liaison between facility departments and the Anesthesia team. This includes planning, strategizing, maintaining labor/staffing mix awareness, escalation of critical cases and problem solving. Ensures efficiency, accuracy, and quality customer service. This position is responsible for contributing to improved workflow processes, communications, and standards. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Understands and analyzes contract requirements to identify available clinical resources for a site. Demonstrates a sense of urgency, flexibility and a positive approach to problem solving within a fast-paced environment. 2. Works with site leadership directly or indirectly to compose a standard number of clinician schedules based on assigned contracts and needs to meet schedule requirements while minimizing excess compensation. Enters schedules into necessary systems and distributes as necessary within established guidelines. Escalates and coordinates excess clinical compensation requests to leadership and Provider Compensation as needed. 3. Keeps scheduling leadership, operations and site leadership apprised of schedule status on a regular basis, engaging their support as needed. Provides various reports to leadership as requested, on a timely basis. Communicates and escalates problems or concerns as appropriate. 4. Exhibits problem solving skills with scheduling team members to brainstorm issues, establish best practices, new approaches and provide support in filling shifts. 5. Coordinates, assigns, and executes lunches and breaks for all providers and CRNAs, ensuring seamless coverage and minimal disruptions to patient care. 6. Develops strong relationships with clinicians using various forms of communication to understand their needs and gain commitments to fill needed shifts. Communicates with providers, CRNAs, and support staff to ensure awareness of schedules, changes, and updates. 7. Establishes strong relationships with internal and external team members. Collaborates with other departments to ensure effective communication and coordination. 8. Collaborates closely with Credentialing, enrollment, recruiting, payroll, and client administration to communicate schedules, communicate schedule status and/or escalate issues. Verifies new providers have completed the new hire/on-boarding process before scheduling for the first shift. 9. Performs other administrative tasks, such as answering phones, responding to emails, and data entry, as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Associate’s degree in healthcare related field or equivalent working knowledge. Requires skills and abilities typically attained by 4 years of surgery scheduling experience. This position requires good leadership skills. Must possess excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and effective human relations and communication and negotiation skills. Requires ability to meet deadlines and productivity standards. Must demonstrate proven ability in cultivating relationships, delivering high level customer service in a complex and high paced environment as well as the ability to demonstrate independent thinking, analysis and problem-solving skills. Good computer skills are required, including proficiency with spreadsheet software and computerized scheduling systems. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. 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