OR Coordinator/ Scheduler, Surgery Scheduling

Memorial Hermann Health System•Cape Girardeau, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position responsible for assisting with managing the activities of assigned OR Department. Full time; 9am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday. 1+ year of surgery scheduling experience and medical terminology / background required. Excellent computer & communication skills. Epic scheduling experience preferred. This position is located at Memorial Hermann Southeast.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred, in some departments may be required
Ability to read and write and perform duties following oral and written instruction.
Ability to work various shifts for extended periods as determined by the director
Ability to perform duties requiring standing, walking, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds
1+ year of surgery scheduling experience
Medical terminology / background required
Excellent computer & communication skills

Nice To Haves

Epic scheduling experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the OR Environment/Holding Area Clinical Manager with planning, organizing, scheduling department workload, and making daily work assignments.
Assists the OR Environment/Holding Area Clinical Manager with managing departmental employees: provides daily performance feedback to employees as required, gives input into performance appraisals, conducts quality inspections, participates in interviews, and supervises employee training processes.
Inspects physical condition of facility and takes appropriate corrective actions.
As needed, will assist with physical preparation of patient and physical environment according to the age/needs of the patient/population served.
Transports and transfers patients as necessary.
Functions as a porter between departments ensuring required medical supplies, information, specimens, and products are delivered in a timely fashion.
Collaborates with Holding Area Nurse to provide staffing resources to the Holding Area.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.