Surgical Scheduler

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Surgical Scheduler
• Schedule: PRN schedule, Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, ocassional weekends and holiday rotation, self-scheduling
• Hospital: Ascension Via Christi, St Franics
• Location: Wichta, KS

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• 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.

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 blocks times to maximize efficient use of resources.
• Ensure that necessary demographic, billing and insurance information is entered into electronic medical records and coordinates with Patient Admitting as needed to prevent delays in scheduled surgery.
• May reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events.