Surgical Scheduler - 40 Hours - Day Shift

Surgical Services Coordinator

Department: Surgical Services Admin

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Day Shift, 8-hour shifts with variable start times between 6:00am-11:00am with on-call.

Hospital: Henry Ford Genesys Hospital

Location: Grand Blanc, MI

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• 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 block 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.
• Position covers multiple areas including OR desk, Surgical Boardings and PAT.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
• Surgical scheduling experience preferred
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred