Surgery Scheduler- OR

Mercy Medical Center • Aurora, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgery Scheduling Coordinator routinely books surgical cases for pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients for the OR and the G.I. Lab. Coordinates and confirms the acquisition of services, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries. Prepares and distributes the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel. Checks, enters and reconciles the daily patient charges. Prepares and distributes the monthly surgical statistics. Updates the Surgery Schedules and completes the required Log Book. Answers phones and appropriately communicates messages. Assists OR Director and Charge Nurse with additional clerical duties. Works with coworkers, other departments and outside companies, assisting with the provision of 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) upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the OR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Routinely books surgical cases for pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients for the OR and the G.I. Lab.
• Coordinates and confirms the acquisition of services, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries.
• Prepares and distributes the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel.
• Checks, enters and reconciles the daily patient charges.
• Prepares and distributes the monthly surgical statistics.
• Updates the Surgery Schedules and completes the required Log Book.
• Answers phones and appropriately communicates messages.
• Assists OR Director and Charge Nurse with additional clerical duties.
• Works with coworkers, other departments and outside companies, assisting with the provision of safe, efficient and quality patient care.

Benefits

• paid time off
• a 401K retirement plan
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• many more voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees