Ambulatory Surgery Scheduler: OR Time & Patient Care

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Michigan; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

United Surgical Partners International, Inc. is recruiting a Surgery Scheduler for Grand Rapids Surgical Suites to coordinate pediatric, adult, and geriatric procedures.

You will manage scheduling, gather patient and surgeon details, and ensure accurate OR time allocation while maintaining exceptional telephone etiquette. The role emphasizes accurate information entry, interdepartmental communication, and adherence to scheduling protocols.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1+ years of surgery scheduling and/or medical office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Having the ability to foresee problems.
• Alertness and adaptability to change in situation.
• Holds all patient information confidential.

Responsabilités

• Schedules all surgical procedures.
• Obtains and enters all necessary information from surgeon or scheduler requesting OR time.
• Is aware of instruments and equipment limitations of the department.
• Communicates with OR Director/Administrator regarding managing block time.
• Allows adequate time for each procedure according to physician request.
• Allows adequate time for room turnover.
• Attempts to schedule similar types of cases in the same room to increase efficiency.
• Communicates special equipment, instrument, supply, and staffing requests to the OR Director.
• Proofreads and edits all surgery schedules before distributing.
• Contact surgeon’s offices two days prior to schedule to confirm surgical times and procedures.
• Refers conflicts and procedural questions to the OR Director.
• Keep all department managers informed of changes affecting current schedule.
• Assists with completing forms for add-on procedures.
• Prepares and distributes a “week at a glance” to assist with departmental staffing.
• Attempts to minimize down time of rooms between cases.
• Prepares final version of schedule for the following day.
• Assists other employees when time allows.
• May be asked to visit surgeon offices for marketing purposes.
• Is consistently punctual and shows a responsible and dependable pattern of attendance.
• Participates and supports BDP/QI programs and activities.
• Cross-train in front desk areas, to include Switchboard, Insurance Verification, and Check-in.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Planning & organization

Telephone etiquette

Medical terminology

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

United Surgical Partners International, Inc. is recruiting a Surgery Scheduler for Grand Rapids Surgical Suites to coordinate pediatric, adult, and geriatric procedures.

You will manage scheduling, gather patient and surgeon details, and ensure accurate OR time allocation while maintaining exceptional telephone etiquette. The role emphasizes accurate information entry, interdepartmental communication, and adherence to scheduling protocols.