Surgical Scheduler: OR Coordination & Scheduling Pro

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Unit Secretary for Same Day Services to coordinate OR surgery schedules and support scheduling needs for the Unit.

You will work with physician offices to gather information, assign operating suites and equipment, and ensure demographic, billing, and insurance data are entered into the EMR to prevent delays. May reschedule surgeries to accommodate emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Coordinate OR surgery schedules to maximize department efficiency.
• Gather information from physician offices to schedule surgeries per guidelines.
• Enter demographic, billing and insurance data into EMR accurately.
• Coordinate with Patient Admitting to prevent delays in scheduling.
• May reschedule surgeries to accommodate emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate OR surgery schedules to maximize efficient use of operating rooms, equipment, and staff.
• 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 coordinate with Patient Admitting as needed to prevent delays in scheduled surgery.
• May reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events.

Skills

Scheduling

EMR entry

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Tools

EMR system

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Unit Secretary for Same Day Services to coordinate OR surgery schedules and support scheduling needs for the Unit.

You will work with physician offices to gather information, assign operating suites and equipment, and ensure demographic, billing, and insurance data are entered into the EMR to prevent delays. May reschedule surgeries to accommodate emergencies as needed.