Sleep Scheduler

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Crown Point, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Scheduling Specialist at Franciscan Health 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. It collaborates with Nursing Leadership, Anesthesiologist Practice Groups, Case Management, Bed Placement, other Nursing Units, and FPN offices to keep schedules consistent across departments. The specialist also supports supply and inventory management and patient throughput, serving as a resource for bedside caregivers. The position is part-time at 20 hours per week, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. It is based at Franciscan Health Munster Campus in Munster, Indiana, and requires travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of healthcare or patient-care experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a health- or business-related field.
Two years of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and distribute schedules for procedures and surgery cases.
Schedule surgeries, appointments, tests, and procedures for the physician practice, in person or by phone, using the Electronic Health Record.
Communicate patient information to physicians, supervisors, and managers, and recommend timekeeping solutions for daily schedules.
Coordinate with external vendors, multiple physicians, and surgery locations as required.
Coordinate insurance verification and obtain prior authorizations as required.
Balance daily schedules to accommodate elective cases and 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 surgical schedules with changes and additions.
Assist with supply and inventory management and patient throughput, serving as a resource for bedside caregivers.