Endoscopy Scheduler - 30 hrs/wk, 1st shift

Operating Room Coordinator Supports the functioning of the operating room by scheduling surgical procedures, performing clerical duties, and assisting the professional nursing staff in the delivery of patient care. Job Duties/Responsibilities Duty 1: Schedules, reschedules and cancels cases as directed. Duty 2: Obtains necessary admission information during scheduling procedures Duty 3: Assures anesthesia availability Duty 4: Alerts the Surgery Manager, Charge Nurse, and/or Specialty Nurse when specific equipment or instrumentation is required. Duty 5: Coordinates scheduling as needed with other ancillary departments. Duty 6: Alerts the Surgery Manager, Charge Nurse, Anesthesia Personnel and/or Specialty Nurse when a scheduling conflict occurs. Duty 7: Assures block times are maintained and/or released for surgeons and communicates effectively with the Surgeon offices. Duty 8: Receives and processes heavy volume of incoming calls. Transfer calls appropriately. Duty 9: Ability to process data from physician offices to provide complete and accurate schedules utilized throughout the hospital. Duty 10: Maintains office supplies in a cost-effective manner to ensure adequate quantities for departmental use. Duty 11: Collects and distributes data to the correct individuals and departments while maintaining HIPPA confidentiality. Duty 12: Provides support services to main desk personnel for continuous flow of information and supplies.

Knowledge of the health care environment and patient processing with computerized scheduling software. Able to perform clerical skills such as typing, filing, sorting and copying, etc. Knowledge of computer programs (Word, Excel, etc.)Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required. Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures.