Surgical Boarder

McLaren Health Care•Pontiac, MI

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Surgical Boarder performs duties related to scheduling surgical cases, entering post-operative data, preparing patient charges, and printing and distributing reports, including the daily surgical schedule. The role also performs clerical and communication functions at the main operating room desk and helps maintain appropriate access to the nursing station.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of job-related experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Cerner scheduling module.
Experience with surgical boarding.

Responsibilities

Schedule surgical procedures through physicians’ offices and/or directly with physicians.
Notify physicians, patients, and other departments of necessary information.
Update the operating room schedule to accommodate newly scheduled cases and better utilize operating room staff; notify appropriate departments about new or cancelled cases and schedule changes.
Schedule add-on and emergency cases from the main operating room desk and contact physician offices for the required information.
Prepare and process patient charges for completed cases.
Print and distribute reports, including the daily surgical schedule.
Perform routine clerical functions at the main operating room desk, including filing, copying, faxing, ordering supplies, and answering the phone.
Review operating room records for accuracy and completeness.
Receive and transmit communications using the paging and computer systems.
Receive and direct visiting personnel and guard the nursing station against unauthorized personnel and personnel without proper operating room attire.
Perform required computer procedures as assigned.
Perform other related duties as required and directed.