Surgery Scheduler III, Inpatient Operating Room

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains scheduling for surgical and specialized procedures for assigned department(s). Coordinates surgical services with physicians' offices, and other related departments and may be required to verify room and equipment availability. Responsible for documentation of patient's procedure and physician information; logs the completed procedures; and may generate a surgical procedure charge sheet. Performs additional associated duties as requested by manager, while simultaneously ensuring the accuracy of the schedule.

Requirements

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
2 years recent relevant experience.
Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Intermediate computer skills to include keyboarding, mouse movement, data entry and scheduling programs.
Verbal/written communication skills for frequent and challenging contact with physicians, employees, patients and patient families; requires patience and compassion.
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks in order to complete assignments within the time allotted and maintain standard workflow.
Ability to work with others in a flexible and cooperative manner.
Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions.
Active listening skills; including interpersonal skills and telephone communication.
Ability to handle multiple procedures and interruptions throughout the day.
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Responsibilities

Maintains scheduling for surgical and specialized procedures for assigned department(s).
Coordinates surgical services with physicians' offices, and other related departments.
May be required to verify room and equipment availability.
Responsible for documentation of patient's procedure and physician information.
Logs the completed procedures.
May generate a surgical procedure charge sheet.
Performs additional associated duties as requested by manager.
Ensures the accuracy of the schedule.