SURGERY SCHEDULING COORD

Methodist Hospitals • Gary, IN

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About The Position

To provide organized access to the advance elective schedule in a manner that facilitates use of resources for patient, surgeons and Methodist Hospitals. Captures and communicates information related to patient, procedure and customer needs as essential to effective preparation.

Requirements

• Knowledge of surgical processes.
• Knowledge of registration processes.
• Ability to input and manage electronic data.
• Ability to understand and communicate in medical terminology and surgical interventions successfully with customers and Methodist staff.
• Ability to understand and manage conflicting needs.
• Ability to instill confidence and cooperation.
• Possess a positive and confident demeanor.
• Ability to focus on customer needs.
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
• 1 Healthcare/Medical Required
• Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information.
• Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates information and accesses to the surgical schedule.
• Functions as an advocate for customer needs; utilizing Chain of Command when unable to meet needs, resolves conflict or concerns.
• Maintains trusting relationships with customers and Methodist staff facilitating cooperation among block and open time users.
• Provides data and report related to block utilization and other managerial assessment of activity.
• Provides information, direction and support as needed to surgeons, surgeon's office staff and others as appropriate to utilize emergent, urgent, add-on and other models of access to surgical resources.

What This Job Offers

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