Lead OR Scheduler

Lead Or Scheduler

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Job Summary And Qualifications

This position supports the mission of Swedish Medical Center by optimizing the quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person. Under the supervision of the clerical coordinator, performs surgery scheduling for all OR's, Procedural Areas (i.e., GI and Cath Lab) and the Pre-Procedure Unit. When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The Lead Scheduler (LS) position builds upon the core functions of the OR scheduler. The LS maintains scheduling responsibilities while incorporating advanced knowledge and skills while serving as the subject matter expert for the Meditech OR Scheduling Grid. Advanced skills will include responsibilities to oversee the orientation of new Surgery Schedulers, preparing monthly metrics, and managing surgery blocks in collaboration with the Business Manager. The LS exemplifies and instills in others, the ICARE program, and also exhibits excellent inter-departmental and intra-department communication skills. The LS will serve as a role model to coworkers by reflecting the behavioral standards and values of Swedish Medical Center as set for the by the facility.

What Qualifications You Will Need

Licensure/Certification/Registration: None Required

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Formal training course in medical terminology preferred

Experience: Must be able to type 40-40WPM. Good customer service skills and communication skills are required. Basic computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Meditech are preferred. A strong candidate will have a solid grasp of surgical terminology and surgical procedures. Previous experience in the OR environment will be helpful for the candidate seeking employment in this capacity

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Basic to advanced knowledge of computers; skills with scheduling systems preferred; typing and word processing skills required; intermediate to advanced knowledge and skills in medical terminology. Communicates positively and professionally with all internal and external customers.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Swedish, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Lead OR Scheduler opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

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