OR Scheduler, Days, Perioperative Services
About The Position
OR Surgery Scheduler: FT, 40 hours, M-F, 8:30am-5pm Pay Range: $17.87- $28.58/hr (actual offer rates are based upon the applicants relevant experience related to the position) With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes. Howard University Hospital seeks to hire an OR Surgery Scheduler who will embrace our reach and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference. The OR Surgery Scheduler: Demonstrates effective management and communication skills. Prepares, maintains and updates the master schedule of surgical procedures; communicates changes to appropriate personnel. Prints and distributes the surgery schedule and reports needed by the other departments and personnel. Collaborates with other departments to coordinate exams and treatments, minimizing fragmentation and enhancing patient satisfaction. Enters patient data and appointment information into the computer system; maintains accurate patient logs. Collaborates with unit educator regarding in-services for educator of new equipment and supplies 10% Checks on privileges of surgeons requesting the use of lasers in surgery. Notifies medical staff of questionable case scheduling/checks on surgeon privileges. Serves as a resource for entering patient charges for surgery, entering post-operative data and scheduling GI Endoscopy and Sycamore surgery. Maintains confidentiality of patient, families, and staff. Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and natures of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.
Requirements
- High school graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.).
- Associate's Degree preferred
- Three years medical secretarial experience or experience in medical office utilizing scheduling software
- COVID-19 Vaccination Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates effective management and communication skills.
- Prepares, maintains and updates the master schedule of surgical procedures; communicates changes to appropriate personnel.
- Prints and distributes the surgery schedule and reports needed by the other departments and personnel.
- Collaborates with other departments to coordinate exams and treatments, minimizing fragmentation and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Enters patient data and appointment information into the computer system; maintains accurate patient logs.
- Collaborates with unit educator regarding in-services for educator of new equipment and supplies 10%
- Checks on privileges of surgeons requesting the use of lasers in surgery.
- Notifies medical staff of questionable case scheduling/checks on surgeon privileges.
- Serves as a resource for entering patient charges for surgery, entering post-operative data and scheduling GI Endoscopy and Sycamore surgery.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient, families, and staff.
- Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area.
Benefits
- Work life balance
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
