Surgical Services Scheduler - Operating Room, Per Diem

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • New London, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for scheduling all surgical procedures, necessary equipment, and pre-operative testing to ensure a smooth surgical course for the patient. The scheduler will coordinate patient scheduling with the surgeon's office, confirm bed availability for inpatient admissions, and proactively fill all daily surgical slots according to blocked scheduling requirements. This role involves interacting with physician offices and other departments to obtain necessary patient information and records for safe surgical procedures, and consulting with departments to address pre and post-surgical needs. Additionally, the scheduler will perform daily chart audits and assist with pre-operative patient flow.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of similar experience required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules all surgical procedures, necessary equipment, and pre-op testing to ensure a smooth surgical course for the patient.
• Coordinates patient scheduling with the surgeon's office, and confirms bed availability for inpatient admissions.
• Schedules all procedures per blocked scheduling requirement and is proactive in filling all daily surgical slots.
• Interacts with the physician offices and other involved departments to obtain the necessary patient information and records to assure a safe surgical procedure.
• Consults with other departments, as needed and appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's pre and post-surgical needs.
• Performs daily chart audits.
• Assists with Pre-op Interview Patient Flow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED