Remote OR Scheduling Coordinator - Surgical Services

Munsonhealthcare1; United States; Remote; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare is seeking a skilled OR scheduling professional to manage the daily operating room schedule, handle add-ons and cancellations, and coordinate with surgeons and inventory. The role requires hospital experience, MS Word proficiency, and the ability to navigate multiple computer systems.

The position is remote and requires residency in Michigan, with adherence to vaccination policies for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and annual flu vaccination.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Associate's degree and/or 3 years of experience in a hospital or health related field with focus on medical registration and medical terminology strongly desired.
• Must be proficient in MS Word with knowledge of Windows based applications and possess a proven ability to effectively use multiple computer systems.
• Previous Operating Room scheduling or unit clerk experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Handles all future scheduling for the OR schedule including telephone requests, faxes and scheduling slips.
• Takes verbal add-on cases for current day, ascertaining all pertinent patient data.
• Communicates add-on cases and/or cancellations to O.R. coordinator and all other appropriate areas.
• Utilizes OR Management scheduling systems to coordinate daily surgical case scheduling.
• Follows block scheduling system rules and enters cases accordingly.
• Coordinates order of surgical cases considering shared resources and personnel availability.
• Communicates confirmation numbers of scheduled cases to physicians' office staff by fax.
• Notifies surgeons/offices of surgery times for next-day procedures.
• Notifies Inventory Control Specialist of specialty items needed for boarded procedures.
• Communicates daily with O.R. coordinators and Anesthesia about problems/conflicts.
• Access department communications daily via telephone voicemail and/or e-mail.

Skills

MS Word proficiency

Windows-based applications

Multi-system usage

Communication skills

Scheduling coordination

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in health-related field

Tools

OR scheduling systems

Job description

Munson Healthcare is seeking a skilled OR scheduling professional to manage the daily operating room schedule, handle add-ons and cancellations, and coordinate with surgeons and inventory. The role requires hospital experience, MS Word proficiency, and the ability to navigate multiple computer systems.

The position is remote and requires residency in Michigan, with adherence to vaccination policies for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and annual flu vaccination.