OR SCHEDULE SPECIALIST

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Schedules all surgeries requested by physicians and physician offices. This role involves accurate data entry of patient information, surgical procedures, and special needs such as equipment and implants. The specialist will also be responsible for daily review and updates of the surgery schedule, entering physician block schedules, and building the surgery schedule in EPIC. Efficient scheduling for block utilization and close collaboration with supply chain for special needs are key aspects of this position. The role also requires scheduling cases with knowledge of limited supply lists to prevent conflicts and active participation in monthly surgery scheduling meetings. Accuracy in assigning ICD 10 codes to diagnosis is essential. The position may require travel to physician offices to assist with scheduling expectations and needs, running reports as needed, and performing other related duties. The specialist will also be cross-trained in the Surgical Department Health Unit Coordinator role and provide coverage as needed. A strong emphasis is placed on serving as a role model for ICARE Values and Behavior Standards, respecting patient privacy and confidentiality, and adhering to HIPPA Privacy and Security procedures and protocols.

Requirements

6 months experience with surgery scheduling
Completion of medical terminology test with a passing score of 80%.
Strong understanding of ICD 9 and ICD 10 codes
Strong communication skills
Strong computer skills
Knowledge of EPIC
Must be self-confident and self-directed

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in health care related field

Responsibilities

Schedules surgical procedures through physician offices and inter-hospital departments such as radiology, oncology, central scheduling.
Accurate data entry of patient information, surgical procedure, special needs: such as equipment and implants
Daily review of schedule for accuracy and updates and adjusts accordingly
Entering physician block schedules and building the surgery schedule in EPIC
Efficient scheduling for block utilization
Work closely with supply chain to notify them of special needs for case
Schedule cases with knowledge of limited supply list to prevent conflicts
Active participant in monthly surgery scheduling meetings
Accuracy in assigning ICD 10 codes to diagnosis
May need to travel to physician offices to assist with meeting scheduling expectation/needs
Runs reports as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Will be cross trained in the Surgical Department Health Unit Coordinator role and provide coverage, as needed.
Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of ICARE Values and Behavior Standards by respecting the Privacy and Confidentiality of the patient and those we serve.
Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, physician provider, organizational confidentiality and HIPPA Security procedures and protocols as defined under the HIPPA Privacy and Security Procedures.
Follow established HIPPA Privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information.
Maintains and protects patients’ rights under the HIPPA Privacy Standards