Summary

JOB SUMMARY: Oversees the process of surgery scheduling, including coordinating physician schedules, educating patient on the surgical process and scheduling the surgical case and pre- and post-op appointments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Scheduling Surgical cases coordinates the surgeon and patient schedules to arrive at a optimal time to perform a surgical case. Educate patients Consult with patients concerning their expectations, pre-admission process, appointments for ancillary services, and scheduling pre-operative appointments. Explain the surgical process to patients so that they can adequately prepare for surgery. Optimize schedule Manage the surgical schedule to reduce unexpected cancelations. Track patient readiness for surgery and manipulate the surgical schedule to optimize the flow of the operating room. Code procedures Receive and assess information from physicians or mid-level providers concerning procedures and preliminary diagnosis. Assign the appropriate diagnosis and procedure code prior to scheduling the case.

REQUIREMENTS: Entry level knowledge; basic employment skills. Degree or HS Diploma not required. Experience - Less than one year. 

Additional Information

As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.