Surgery Scheduler - Adult General Surgery Clinic

OU Medical Center; Oklahoma City (OK); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Descripción de la vacante

OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City is seeking a Surgery Scheduler for the Adult General Surgery Clinic. The role focuses on maintaining surgery schedules, QA processes, and compiling department reports.

You will coordinate with physicians, clinic staff, and nursing to ensure timely, accurate scheduling and documentation. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of surgery scheduling experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with EMR systems.

Formación

• Advanced communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities calmly.
• Ability to use a surgery scheduling system and manage calendars.
• Ability to work under stress and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Strong Computer skills and experience with Electronic Medical Records systems.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate the scheduling of all surgeries to optimize OR and staff use.
• Maintain a 7-day paper surgery schedule to cover downtime.
• Notify parties of schedule changes and print daily schedules.
• Coordinate with physicians and offices to ensure proper documentation.
• Generate reports and QA statistics from EMR data.

Conocimientos

Advanced communication

Multitasking

Working under pressure

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Surgery scheduling system

Descripción del empleo

Position Title

Surgery Scheduler - Adult General Surgery Clinic

Department

General Surgery Clinic

Job Description

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

Essential Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.
• We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.