Surgery Scheduler

Trinity Health • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: Schedules procedures for Perioperative Services, including the operating rooms, Delivery Room and other anesthesia sites. Coordinates staff and technical resources for several procedural entities. Distributes schedule. CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT: It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy. CORPORATE POLICY STATEMENT: It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to comply with Mercy’s mission, values, standards of conduct, policies, procedures and related practices. HIPAA SECURITY COMPLIANCE: Security Access: High “Incumbent has access to restricted or confidential patient information and must comply with the terms of the Mercy Medical Center Security Policies as it applies to their job role.”

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Demonstrated positive communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read and write English language.

Nice To Haves

• Computer experience and a knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• One-year experience in health care field using medical terminology and/or insurance codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules procedures for Perioperative Services and other anesthesia sites, obtaining all pertinent information from person scheduling.
• Verifies next day's schedule with surgeon's offices; rearranges schedule for optimum use of staff, equipment, rooms, etc.
• Distributes surgery schedule to appropriate units/persons.
• Communicates appropriately with physicians, offices, staff and other hospital departments..
• Professionally responds quickly to requests and maintains control of a conversation.
• Communicates with managers or designated staff regarding equipment conflicts, special needs, etc.
• Does computer-related projects as requested.
• Supports and participates in departmental Performance Improvement projects.
• Attends department meetings and huddles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED