Scheduler - Surgery

Paradise Valley Hospital•National City, CA

4d•$23 - $27

About The Position

The Surgery Scheduling Coordinator routinely books surgical cases for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and older adult patients for the operating room and the G.I. Lab. The coordinator arranges and confirms services, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries. The role also prepares and distributes surgical schedules and on-call lists, checks and reconciles daily patient charges, prepares monthly surgical statistics, updates surgery schedules, and completes required log books. The coordinator answers phones, communicates messages appropriately, and assists the OR Director and Charge Nurse with clerical duties. The role works with coworkers, other departments, and outside companies to support safe, efficient, and quality patient care.

Requirements

Previous experience in a medical care setting.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong clerical and computer skills.
Command of the English language.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain it current.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the OR.

Responsibilities

Book surgical cases for patients of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and older adult age groups for the OR and G.I. Lab.
Coordinate and confirm services, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries.
Prepare and distribute the surgical schedule and on-call list to appropriate departments or personnel.
Check, enter, and reconcile daily patient charges.
Prepare and distribute monthly surgical statistics.
Update surgery schedules and complete the required log book.
Answer phones and communicate messages appropriately.
Assist the OR Director and Charge Nurse with additional clerical duties.
Work with coworkers, other departments, and outside companies to support safe, efficient, and quality patient care.