Perioperative Scheduler (1.0 FTE)

Franciscan Alliance•Crown Point, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Scheduler at Franciscan Health prepares and distributes schedules for procedures and surgery cases. This position has the responsibility of communicating patient information to Physicians, Supervisors, and Managers, and recommends timekeeping solutions to the daily schedules. This position collaborates with Nursing Leadership, Anesthesiologist Practice Groups, Case Management, Bed Placement, other Nursing Units, and FPN offices to ensure consistency with each department's schedules. In addition to collaborative communication, this position assists with supply and inventory management, and patient throughput by being a resource for bedside caregivers.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
1 year Healthcare/Patient Care
2 years Experience in Healthcare

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree business or related
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Schedule surgeries, appointments, tests, and procedures in person or by phone, using Electronic Health Record; coordinate external vendors, multiple physicians, including anesthesia support as required.
Coordinate insurance, including verification of coverage and obtaining prior authorization as required.
Balance the schedule to support the need for elective cases and add-on cases daily.
Submit the update “truth in scheduling” changes to various departments to ensure accuracy to appropriate times allotted for each case
Assist Nursing units and FPN offices in completing schedule requirements, and making corrections or adjusting schedules daily as needed
Submit charges for accurate and timely billing, as required.
Effectively communicate and coordinate all cases coming and going between patient families, clinical areas, providers, FPN offices and others as needed.
Submit the daily on-call schedule.