OR Surgery Scheduler

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking an OR Surgery Scheduler to facilitate and coordinate the Perioperative Surgical Services Operating Room Schedule. This role requires at least two years of patient scheduling experience in a healthcare setting and a high school diploma.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong customer service skills and work primarily on the day shift. This position does not require weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of previous patient scheduling/registration work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong customer service skills and patient/customer centered focus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and coordinates the Operating Room Schedule.
• Work primarily on the day shift, no weekends or holidays.

Skills

Customer service skills

Patient/customer centered focus

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The OR Surgery Scheduler facilitates and coordinates the Perioperative Surgical Services Operating Room Schedule.

The OR Surgery Scheduler supports fiscal and time management objectives of Perioperative Surgical Services by seeking and coordinating clinical and administrative services through effective interactions with the health care team.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

• CPR, Basic Life Support

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment

• CPR, Basic Life Support

Experience REQUIRED

• Minimum of two (2) years of previous patient scheduling/registration work experience in a healthcare setting
• Strong customer service skills and patient/customer centered focus in positive manner in all situations

Experience PREFERRED

• Previous experience in a Level I Trauma Center
• Four (4) years experience in OR scheduling

Education/training REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Education/training PREFERRED

• N/A

Independent action(s) required

• Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator, assigns surgical cases based on established block/priority times.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable)

• N/A

Additional position requirements

• Works primarily on the day shift, no weekends or holidays.
• Shift rotation and time schedule may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or as is in the best interest of the work unit.

Age Specific groups served

• All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)

• Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion

Mental/Sensory

• Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional

• Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

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