Perioperative Scheduler

Perioperative Department Clerk Responsible for the clerical work in the perioperative department, including provider order entry. Acts as a receptionist and assists in scheduling patients for procedures. Assists in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities in the perioperative department. Answers the perioperative phone lines providing information in a courteous and efficient manner that is in compliance with HIPAA Privacy Guidelines, the Health Center’s compliance guidelines and the patient/visitor needs. Qualifications: Medical Assistant, LPN, or RN required, with current Iowa license. BCLS certification and Mandatory Reporter required. One-year experience in a health center, physician’s office or similar medical facility preferred. Computer skills required. Accountability: Reports to Perioperative Nurse Manager and/or Assistant Perioperative Nurse Manager. Direct reports: None Position-specific requirements: Ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information. Provider order entry. Schedules patient flow through the Perioperative Department. Maintains unit operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes. Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Must be able to operate on-line input terminal Must have good time management, organization, attention to detail, quality focused, and demonstrate professionalism Assists nursing area with secretarial needs, reporting or data retrieval, assistance with quality reporting, or other duties as needed. Assist with maintaining the surgeon block schedule. Assist with the rooming of patients as needed Assist with call lights as needed. Uses the nursing process in providing care to the surgical patient from the pre-operative phase through recovery. Assures the proper pre-op work-up is completed by the time of surgery. Communicates pertinent information to the other staff members and the physician as required. Maintains a clean, safe and sterile field. Functions as an ACU, circulating or recovery nurse as directed by the Perioperative Nurse Manager or Assistant Perioperative Nurse Manager. Documents observations and interventions objectively to maintain an accurate patient record. Administers medications and IV solutions as prescribed. Recognizes life threatening or adverse conditions and responds appropriately. Monitors supplies and equipment for safety, working efficiency and availability. Follows the established procedures to receive, clean, prepare and disinfect/sterilize supplies. Handles infectious waste according to hospital policy. Performs teaching functions as required to the staff and patients. Promotes and participates in quality improvement, risk management and safety practices. Takes late call on a rotating basis. Responsive to on-call duties and responsibilities according to facility policy. Does specific quality monitoring and infection surveillance as delegated by the Perioperative Nurse Manager or Assistant Perioperative Nurse Manager. Recognizes the multidimensional nature of patient care by treating the total spectrum of needs (physical, emotional, social, spiritual). Attends all required and mandatory meetings. Work environment: Works in a well-illuminated, climate-controlled environment May come in contact with hazardous chemical or treatment modalities Possibility exists of exposure to communicable diseases Involvement in inpatient care may result in unavoidable work-related illness or injury Work environment is comfortable, with minimal exposure to physical hazards Moderate to loud noise environment when machines/equipment in use Involvement in checking in/moving of supplies may result in unavoidable work-related injury Must be constantly alert for patient/family emergency situations Jefferson County Health Center