Surgical Scheduler-Full Time- Cardiology

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Surgical Scheduler for its Cardiology department in Park Ridge, IL. The role involves scheduling surgical procedures, managing inventory, and providing administrative support in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Ideal candidates possess strong organizational and communication skills, and this entry-level position offers a pathway into health care management.

Qualifications

• Entry level position.
• Experience in health care is beneficial.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule elective and emergency surgical procedures using the Operating Room system.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of surgical supplies ordered by the Operating Room.
• Manage control desk communications and maintain calm during operations.

Skills

Independent judgment

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Surgical Scheduler-Full Time- Cardiology

Surgical Scheduler-Full Time- Cardiology

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Address:1875 W. Dempster St. Park Ridge, IL

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, (Rotating Fridays 7am-330pm)

Cardiology

Major Responsibilities

• Elective and emergency surgical procedures are scheduled through Operating Room information system by communicating with surgeons, anesthesiologists and medical staff office personnel.
• 1) Utilizes independent judgment in determining the urgency of scheduling requests and applying the appropriate procedure codes.
• 2) Provides optimal utilization of Operating Room resources by determining appropriate room assignments, allocation of time needed, and potential equipment conflicts within specialties.
• 3) Communicates all additions, changes, deletions to the schedule with involved departments: Day Surgery, Radiology, Pathology, Sterile Processing and patient care units.
• 4) Collaborates with Pre-admitting Department to resolve concerns with patient issues.
• 5) Prepares schedule for distribution by verifying all patient information, surgery times and equipment needs.
• 6) Maintains surgeon profile/privilege file.
• Appropriate inventory levels of surgical supplies ordered by the Operating Room are maintained.
• 1)Establishes par levels with specialty resource personnel.
• 2)Pick lists for case cart system are prepared and data base updated.
• 3) Maintains communication with vendor representatives for changes in surgical schedule.
• 4)Utilizes computerized system to maintain inventory of Operating Room supplies.
• 5)Works collaboratively with Supply Coordinator to generate order for special request and non-invetoried items.
• 6) Enter pertinent data for inventory and/or Safe Medical Device Act tracking information.
• Control desk is maintained in calm and efficient manner
• 1)Answers incoming calls and redirects to appropriate parties.
• 2)Takes action on mail/correspondence received by area.
• 3)Organizes and maintains department files.
• 4)Provides patient status information to family waiting room liason and volunteers.
• 5)Initiates work orders.
• 6)Maintains office equipment and supplies.
• 7)Performs other duties assigned.
• 8)Receives and directs restricted visitors while maintaining security per Operating Room protocol.
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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