Surgical Scheduler

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Surgery
• Schedule: Full-Time, Days; 0900 to 1730, Monday through Friday
• Hospital: Ascension Alexian Brothers
• Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

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 schedule 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.