Surgical Scheduler

Ascension•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate OR surgery schedules to maximize efficient use of operating rooms, equipment, and staff. Work with physician offices to gather information needed to schedule surgeries consistent with department guidelines and accommodating physicians’ requests and patients’ needs. Assign operating suites and equipment and blocks times to maximize efficient use of resources. Ensure that necessary demographic, billing and insurance information is entered into electronic medical records and coordinate with Patient Admitting as needed to prevent delays in scheduled surgery. May reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events.

Requirements

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate OR surgery schedules to maximize efficient use of operating rooms, equipment, and staff.
Work with physician offices to gather information needed to schedule surgeries consistent with department guidelines and accommodating physicians’ requests and patients’ needs.
Assign operating suites and equipment and blocks times to maximize efficient use of resources.
Ensure that necessary demographic, billing and insurance information is entered into electronic medical records and coordinate with Patient Admitting as needed to prevent delays in scheduled surgery.
May reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events.