Operating Room Scheduler - Jeff Highway

ochsner; Louisiana (MO, LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks an experienced scheduling specialist responsible for department calendars and physician/ancillary appointment coordination. You will develop and deliver computer training for staff and ensure timely updates to master schedules across facilities.

The role requires strong Windows skills, excellent communication, and the ability to travel between campuses as needed to support operations.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication to vary levels of individuals throughout required job processes.
• Skills in managing large transit information systems and translating scheduling requirements into system specifications.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily maintenance of current appointment schedules including opening schedules monthly and handling multiple daily book outs and changes.
• Maintains the physician and ancillary master schedules.
• Develops and implements computer training programs for new and existing employees.
• Downloads and distributes reports and performs miscellaneous duties.

Skills

Data entry

Windows skills

Communication skills

Scheduling systems

Travel between facilities

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job assumes responsibility for and schedules for the department; inputs and maintains all physician and ancillary appointment schedules, develops and implements computer training programs for new and existing employees, assists in identifying and solving computer issues and problems. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required - 1 year related experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout required job processes.
• Skills in managing large transit information systems and translating scheduling requirements into system specification.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties

• Performs daily maintenance of current appointment schedules including the opening of schedules on a monthly basis and multiple daily book outs and schedule changes.
• Maintains the physician and ancillary master schedules.
• Develops and implements of computer training programs for new and existing employees.
• Downloads and distributes of reports and miscellaneous other duties.
• Assists in identifying and solving computer issues and problems specific to user IDs and print setup.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents