Scheduler - Interventional Radiology - Days

oumedicine; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City is seeking a Scheduler for Interventional Radiology. This full-time role manages surgery scheduling, QA reporting, and coordination with physicians and staff to ensure accurate documentation and patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining a 7-day schedule, using EMR systems, and printing daily schedules while upholding the Code of Conduct and patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experience in surgery scheduling.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with EMR and scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of all surgeries to optimize OR use.
• Maintain a 7-day paper surgery schedule to safeguard against computer downtime.
• Notify parties when changes occur; print and distribute schedules daily.
• Coordinate with physicians and staff to ensure documentation and priorities are clear.
• Use EMR to compile data and generate QA reports on department efficiency.
• Attach physician orders to patient records and verify patient care.
• Communicate professionally with physicians and staff to ensure documentation.
• Collaborate with nursing and ancillary departments for teamwork.
• Report potential patient safety issues per regulations.
• Assist in resolving patient concerns and maintain Code of Conduct.

Skills

Advanced communication

Scheduling system

Under stress

EMR proficiency

Customer relations

Teamwork

Policies & procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Scheduling software

EMR software

Job description

Position Title: Scheduler - Interventional Radiology - Days

Department: Interventional Radiology

Job Description

Location: University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Interventional Radiology

Shift: Full-Time 40hrs/wk., 8:30am-5pm

The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for maintaining the schedule for all surgeries, quality assurance processes, and compiling department statistical reports.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Coordinates the scheduling of all surgeries, taking into consideration such information as the desired date, priority of surgery, length of surgery, etc., to ensure the efficient use of surgery suites and staff.
• Maintains a paper 7-day surgery schedule to safe guard against computer down time.
• Notifies all necessary parties when changes must take place.
• Prints and distributes surgery schedules daily as needed.
• Extensive customer relations' responsibility in coordinating schedules with physicians.
• Utilizes Patient Electronic Medical Record system to compile data and reports as needed. Quality Assurance statistics and creates daily reports related to efficiency of Surgical Department.
• Checks for physician orders and attaches order to patient medical record to ensure that patients are receiving appropriate care.
• Communicates professionally with physicians and physician office staff to ensure appropriate documentation is in place.
• Works closely and professionally with nursing and ancillary departments in effort to maintain a teamwork approach.
• Demonstrates knowledge of occurrence reporting systems and utilizes systems to report potential patient safety issues.
• Assists in resolving patient concerns.
• Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Values Statement.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in surgery scheduling required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• None Required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements

• Advanced communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in an effective manner and communicate information calmly.
• Ability to use a surgery scheduling system.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Advanced computer skills with knowledge of computer scheduling applications and Electronic Medical Record system.
• Establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.
• Advanced ability to work effectively with other employees, patients, and external parties.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures, and systems.

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