What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Scheduler - 20 Hours - Day Shift position at Henry Ford Health - Careers?
Department: Surgical Services Admin
Schedule: 20 hours per week, Day Shift, 8-hour shifts with variable start times between 6:00am-11:00am with on-call.
Hospital: Henry Ford Genesys Hospital
Location: Grand Blanc, MI
GENERAL SUMMARY:
- Coordinate OR surgery schedules to maximize efficient use of operating rooms, equipment, and staff.
- Work with physician offices to gather information needed to schedule surgeries consistent with department guidelines and accommodating physicians’ requests and patients’ needs.
- Assign operating suites and equipment and block times to maximize efficient use of resources.
- Ensure that necessary demographic, billing and insurance information is entered into electronic medical records and coordinate with Patient Admitting as needed to prevent delays in scheduled surgery.
- May reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events.
- Position covers multiple areas including OR desk, Surgical Boardings and PAT.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Surgical scheduling experience preferred
- Medical terminology knowledge preferred
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