Surgical Scheduler: Optimize ORs & Patient Care

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Transit benefits

Job summary

Ascension in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a part-time on-site coordinator to optimize operating room schedules, equipment and staff, ensuring timely patient care. You will work with physicians' offices to assemble required information and allocate time blocks while coordinating demographic, billing and insurance details in the EMR system.

Responsibilities include reserving OR suites, avoiding delays, and rescheduling when emergencies arise.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Work with physician offices to gather information needed to schedule surgeries consistent with department guidelines and accommodating physicians’ requests and patients’ needs.
• Assign operating suites and equipment and block times to maximize efficient use of resources.
• Ensure that necessary demographic, billing and insurance information is entered into electronic medical records and coordinates with Patient Admitting as needed to prevent delays in scheduled surgery.
• May reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events.

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Ascension in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a part-time on-site coordinator to optimize operating room schedules, equipment and staff, ensuring timely patient care. You will work with physicians' offices to assemble required information and allocate time blocks while coordinating demographic, billing and insurance details in the EMR system.

Responsibilities include reserving OR suites, avoiding delays, and rescheduling when emergencies arise.