What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perioperative Scheduler position at C0010 Franciscan Health Crown Point?
Franciscan Health Crown Point 12750 S Francis Dr Crown Point, Indiana 46307 The Perioperative Scheduler administers schedules for procedures and surgery cases. This position has the responsibility of communicating patient information to Physicians, Supervisors, and Managers, and recommends timekeeping solutions to the daily schedules. This position collaborates with Nursing Leadership, Anesthesiologist Practice Groups, Case Management, Bed Placement, other Nursing Units, and FPN offices to ensure consistency with each department's schedules. In addition to the collaborative communication, this position assists with supply and inventory management, and patient throughput by being a resource for bedside caregivers. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Schedule surgeries, appointments, tests, and procedures in person or by phone, using Electronic Health Record; coordinates external vendors, multiple physicians, including anesthesia support as required. Coordinate insurance, including verification of coverage and obtaining prior authorization as required. Balance the schedule to support the need for elective cases and add-on cases daily. Submit the update “truth in scheduling” changes to various departments to ensure accuracy to appropriate times allotted for each case. Prepare data, including case information, and provide reports, as required or requested. Assist Nursing units and FPN offices in completing schedule requirements, and making corrections or adjusting schedules daily as needed. Submits charges for accurate and timely billing, as required. Effectively communicates and coordinates all cases coming and going between patient families, clinical areas, providers, FPN offices and others, as needed. Submits the daily on-call schedule. QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Associate's Degree business or related Required High School Diploma/GED 1 year Healthcare/Patient Care Required 2 years Experience in Healthcare Preferred Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.