Perioperative Scheduling Specialist

Franciscan Alliance•Munster, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Scheduling Specialist prepares and distributes schedules for procedures and surgery cases. The role communicates patient information to physicians, supervisors, and managers, and recommends timekeeping solutions for daily schedules. The specialist collaborates with Nursing Leadership, Anesthesiologist Practice Groups, Case Management, Bed Placement, other Nursing Units, and FPN offices to coordinate schedules. The role also assists with supply and inventory management and patient throughput, serving as a resource for bedside caregivers. The position schedules surgeries, appointments, tests, and procedures for a physician practice, in person or by phone using an Electronic Health Record. It coordinates external vendors, physicians, and surgery locations; insurance verification and prior authorization; elective and add-on cases; case information and reports; charges for billing; communication among patients’ families and clinical and administrative teams; the daily on-call schedule; and updates to the surgical schedule. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The posting lists Franciscan Health Munster Campus in the heading and states that the position will be located at the Dyer Health Campus.

Requirements

At least 1 year of healthcare or patient care experience (required).
High school diploma or GED (required).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a health- or business-related field (preferred).
2 years of healthcare experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Prepare and distribute schedules for procedures and surgery cases.
Communicate patient information to physicians, supervisors, and managers, and recommend timekeeping solutions for daily schedules.
Collaborate with Nursing Leadership, Anesthesiologist Practice Groups, Case Management, Bed Placement, other Nursing Units, and FPN offices to coordinate schedules.
Assist with supply and inventory management and patient throughput, serving as a resource for bedside caregivers.
Schedule surgeries, appointments, tests, and procedures for the physician practice in person or by phone using an Electronic Health Record.
Coordinate external vendors, multiple physicians, and surgery locations as required.
Coordinate insurance coverage verification and obtain prior authorization as required.
Balance the schedule to support elective and daily add-on cases.
Prepare case information and provide reports as required or requested.
Submit charges for accurate and timely billing as required.
Communicate and coordinate cases among patient families, clinical areas, providers, FPN offices, and others as needed.
Submit the daily on-call schedule.
Revise and update the surgical schedule with changes and additions.