Surgical Services Scheduler - Operating Room , Per Diem

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; New London (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is hiring a Surgical Scheduling Coordinator to ensure a smooth surgical course for patients in New London, NH.

You will schedule procedures, coordinate with surgeon offices, confirm bed availability for inpatient admissions, and perform daily chart audits to support safe pre and post-surgical care.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential to manage blocked scheduling and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of similar experience required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules all surgical procedures, necessary equipment, and pre-op testing to ensure a smooth surgical course for the patient.
• Coordinates patient scheduling with the surgeon's office, and confirms bed availability for inpatient admissions.
• Schedules all procedures per blocked scheduling requirement and is proactive in filling all daily surgical slots.
• Interacts with the physician offices and other involved departments to obtain the necessary patient information and records to assure a safe surgical procedure.
• Consults with other departments, as needed and appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's pre and post-surgical needs.
• Performs daily chart audits.
• Assists with Pre-op Interview Patient Flow.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Scheduling

• Schedules all surgical procedures, necessary equipment, and pre-op testing to ensure a smooth surgical course for the patient.
• Coordinates patient scheduling with the surgeon's office, and confirms bed availability for inpatient admissions.
• Schedules all procedures per blocked scheduling requirement and is proactive in filling all daily surgical slots.
• Interacts with the physician offices and other involved departments to obtain the necessary patient information and records to assure a safe surgical procedure.
• Consults with other departments, as needed and appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's pre and post-surgical needs.
• Performs daily chart audits.
• Assists with Pre-op Interview Patient Flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of similar experience required.