Surgical Scheduler

at  Ascension

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 office to gather information needed to schedule surgeries consistent with department guideline and accommodating physicians requests and patients needs.
• Assign operating suite and equipment and block time to maximize efficient use of resources.
• Ensure that necessary demographic, billing and insurance information is entered into electronic medical record and coordinate with Patient Admitting as needed to prevent delay in scheduled surgery.
• May reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events