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 daily review and update the surgery schedule, enter physician block schedules, and build the surgery schedule in EPIC, ensuring efficient block utilization. They will also work closely with supply chain to notify them of special needs for cases and schedule cases with knowledge of limited supply lists to prevent conflicts. The role requires active participation in monthly surgery scheduling meetings and accuracy in assigning ICD 10 codes to diagnoses. There may be a need to travel to physician offices to assist with meeting scheduling expectations/needs and run reports as needed. The specialist will perform other related duties as assigned, be cross-trained in the Surgical Department Health Unit Coordinator role for coverage as needed, and serve as a role model for ICARE Values and Behavior Standards, respecting patient privacy and confidentiality, and demonstrating knowledge of HIPAA 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