Coordinator, Perioperative Services

Westchester Medical Center; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center is seeking a Coordinator for Perioperative Services (OR Scheduler). The role serves as a liaison among staff, physicians, and departments to ensure optimal care across all age groups while maintaining patient confidentiality.

The individual schedules perioperative procedures, coordinates documentation, and handles scheduling adjustments with good communication and teamwork in a demanding clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Scheduling experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with medical records and infection-control policies can be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone in a respectful manner and accepts OR bookings.
• Transcribes bookings into the EPIC system for perioperative scheduling.
• Notifies surgeon office of missing documentation.
• Coordinates surgical procedures requiring x-ray examinations and consults with OR Manager on conflicts.
• Adjusts the OR schedule and notifies departments of changes or cancellations.
• Performs clerical tasks such as faxing vendors and filing data.

Skills

Scheduling

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC system

Job description

The Coordinator, Perioperative Services (OR Scheduler) performs serves as a liaison between staff, physicians, the auxiliary departments, and the public to provide an optimum level of care to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. In addition, this position requires the ability to safeguard and maintain professional ethics regarding patient information.

• Answers telephone in a respectful manner, accepts OR bookings and accurately transcribes them in to the EPIC system to schedule perioperative procedures.
• Notifies surgeon's office of missing documentation.
• Coordinates surgical procedures requiring x-ray examinations including fluoroscopy and consults with OR Manager regarding conflicts.
• Adjusts the OR schedule as needed and notifies the appropriate departments of cancellations or changes in the OR schedule.
• Performs clerical functions within the department including faxing vendors and filing data in the appropriate location.
• Handles multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Maintains a professional, customer friendly work environment with good communication skills.
• Creates innovative responses to problem solving and acts in a team-oriented, interdisciplinary manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Scheduling experiencepreferred.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Other:

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.