Surgery Scheduler

Olympia Fields Hospital; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a Surgery Scheduling Coordinator to book surgical cases for pediatric through older adult patients for the OR and GI Lab. You will coordinate and confirm services, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors, and prepare the surgical schedule and on-call lists.

Responsibilities include checking, entering and reconciling daily charges, preparing monthly surgical statistics, updating schedules and log books, answering phones, and assisting the OR

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Medical Care Setting.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Strong clerical and computer skills.
• Command of the English language.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in the OR preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Routinely books surgical cases for pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients for the OR and the GI Lab.
• Coordinates and confirms the acquisition of services, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries.
• Prepares and distributes the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel.
• Checks, enters and reconciles the daily patient charges.
• Prepares and distributes the monthly surgical statistics.
• Updates the Surgery Schedules and completes the required Log Book.
• Answers phones and appropriately communicates messages.
• Assists OR Director and Charge Nurse with additional clerical duties.
• Works with coworkers, other departments and outside companies, assisting with the provision of safe, efficient and quality patient care.

Skills

Medical care experience

OR experience

Medical terminology

Clerical skills

Computer skills

English language

Interpersonal skills

Education

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Responsibilities

The Surgery Scheduling Coordinator routinely books surgical cases for pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients for the OR and the G.I. Lab. Coordinates and confirms the acquisition of services, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries. Prepares and distributes the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel. Checks, enters and reconciles the daily patient charges. Prepares and distributes the monthly surgical statistics. Updates the Surgery Schedules and completes the required Log Book. Answers phones and appropriately communicates messages. Assists OR Director and Charge Nurse with additional clerical duties. Works with coworkers, other departments and outside companies, assisting with the provision of safe, efficient and quality patient care.

Overview

Schedule; 7am-3:30p

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Previous experience in a Medical Care Setting.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Strong clerical and computer skills.
• Command of the English language.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in the OR preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.

Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.44 to $23.81. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf