ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates the scheduling of all Manhattan Surgical procedures, following facility policy and procedures, to meet the needs of patients and physicians.

• Schedules appointments and procedures according to facility policies, anesthesia staff availability, patient needs, and physician's block time.

• Coordinates schedule, assessing time and equipment availability; identifies conflicts and adjusts schedule as needed.

• Communicates with physician offices regularly regarding scheduled procedures and necessary paperwork.

• Maintains a positive attitude and displays professionalism when communicating with physician offices.

• Maintains open, professional communication with coworkers, vendors, and providers.

• Notifies department team leader of any schedule conflicts or concerns for department specific procedures (OR, Endoscopy, and Pain Management).

• Delivers surgery and procedure schedule to anesthesia providers daily.

• Works closely with Business Office personnel to ensure that required patient registration information is received from physician offices so reimbursement can be determined as much as possible preoperatively.

• Works closely with Preop/PACU team leader to ensure all required preoperative paperwork is received.

• Reviews schedule daily to ensure all history and physicals have been received.

• Tracks status of inpatient bed availability. Communicates any conflicts with the team leaders. Also communicates inpatient bed availability with physician offices.

• Notifies Operating Room Team Leader, Director of Nursing, Director of HIM, or COO whenever a surgical case is scheduled for which supply/implant costs will be unusually high or reimbursement is questionable.

• Obtains monthly on-call schedules from offices.

• Assists with other duties as assigned.

• Assists in other departments of MSH as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in the state of Kansas required
• High school diploma required
• BLS certification required
• Experience in a surgical facility preferred
• Computer experience preferred
• Requires language skills adequate for written and interpersonal communication in American English.
• Require visual and auditory acuity adequate for frequent use of computers.
• Ability to sit for long periods and to perform desk and office activities.