Surgery Scheduler
advocate Health Care
Address: 4440 W 95th St. Oak Lawn, IL 60453Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.
Major Responsibilities:
Development of surgical schedule on a daily basis. 1)Utilizing independent judgment. 2)Interacts with surgeons, housestaff and/or office personnel according to the scheduling policies approved by the Department of Surgery and/or the Operating Room Utilization Committee to obtain all information required to schedule a surgical procedure. 3)Seeks assistance as required from Anesthesia and nursing concerning unplanned requests for additional coverage.Maintenance of professional work environment. 1)Communicating with OR manager or designate to facilitate the efficient utilization of the O.R. rooms on a daily basis.Facilitator of daily surgical schedule. 1)Initiating change as necessary to optimize O.R. utilization. 2)Remaining attune to patient and physician needs. 3)Obtaining pertinent patient information, through appropriate channels necessary for case preparation and appropriate scheduling.Responsible for optimal utilization of surgical scheduling 1)Planning and implementing surgery times and locations 2)Predetermining appropriate availability of anesthesia, supplies, equipment and instrumentation. 3)Preparing a completed schedule on the afternoon prior to the schedule to provide documentation for the next day’s schedule.Identifies and achieves resolution of scheduling problems. 1)Working with the Chairman of the Utilization Committee as necessary. 2)Maintaining effective rapport and communication with all surgeons regarding case order and time, cancellations and substitutions, via phone or personal communication. 3)Updating physician privilege books as determined by the Medical Staff Office.
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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.
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