Surgical Coordinator

Greater Baltimore Medical Center•Towson, MD

31d•$17 - $24

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs complex computer operation duties involving the scheduling of operating room and related equipment, and the posting of patients for operative procedures

Requirements

High School
Medical terminology course training or relevant experience in the field.
2 years' prior experience in hospital setting, previous surgical scheduling experience preferred
Interpersonal skills required in order to effectively and cordially interact with physicians, patients and other hospital personnel
Analytical skills necessary to prioritize requests according to established procedures often under pressure and with frequent interruptions

Responsibilities

Reserves all operating rooms; schedules related equipment and posts patients for all operative procedures, inpatient and outpatient
Cancels scheduled cases in a timely manner
Notifies affected individuals of all changes in surgery such as date, time or cancellations
Prepares and assures the reproduction of master operating room. Collates OR schedules and delivers copies to designated hospital areas
Maintains files of necessary records, such as requests pertaining to admission and/or surgery. Maintains filing system on each patient posted for admission or surgery
Informs physicians' representatives and secretaries of allied hospital services and pertinent related information; i.e., compliance and insurance requirements. Informs secretaries of prerequisites needed to ensure smooth flow of admission of patient
Seeks assistance from managers when unable to accommodate requests from physician offices and/or operating room Charge Nurse/Managers
May input patient charges within the designated bill drop day
Contact insurance companies and obtain surgical authorizations as needed.
Obtain referrals for surgical procedures from PCPs if needed.
Obtain all pre-testing results on patients and forward to Pre-Admissions Testing Department in the requested timeframe.
Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities
Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
Actively pursues learning and self-development
Pays attention to detail; follows through
Sets a positive, professional example for others
Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
Reports to work regularly and on time
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently