Boarding Clerk

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

18h

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Boarding Clerk receives requests for surgical procedures and schedules them for appropriate operating rooms. The role prepares tentative operating-room schedules 24 hours in advance, enters schedule information into the computer system, and distributes schedules to appropriate personnel. The clerk adjusts schedules for emergencies or cancellations, notifies affected parties, and maintains surgical-boarding records. Additional duties may include typing, answering telephones, and monitoring or routing fax messages.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of related experience in a hospital or surgical office setting, including computer experience.

Nice To Haves

• Up to one year of additional technical or specialty training.

Responsibilities

• Receive requests from physicians, physician offices, and/or the Emergency Department to schedule operating rooms for specific patients.
• Prepare tentative operating-room schedules 24 hours in advance, considering procedure time requirements and the availability of medical staff, surgical personnel, instruments, and supplies.
• Check physician privileges.
• Enter schedule information into the computer system and distribute schedules to surgeons, surgical residents, anesthesiologists, anesthetists, and other appropriate personnel.
• Adjust schedules to accommodate emergencies or cancellations and notify appropriate parties of changes.
• Maintain surgical-boarding records and assist with other record maintenance as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as needed, such as typing, answering telephones, and monitoring or routing fax messages in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED