JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute · 2 months ago
SURGICAL SCHEDULING COORDINATOR - MAIN OR - F/T WITH BENEFITS DAY
Edison, NJ
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$20.32/hr - $20.32/hr
2+ years expJFK University Medical Center is part of Hackensack Meridian Health, dedicated to transforming healthcare. The Surgical Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for scheduling surgical procedures, coordinating with surgeons' offices, and ensuring efficient operation of the operating room schedule.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Schedules procedures based on surgeons active privileges and monitors daily for changes
Selects patients from the MPI in Epic to schedule procedure(s) based on the established protocols in collaboration with the surgeon's office
Schedule PAT appointments according to the surgery
Provides and updates surgeon's office with detailed information by fax or telephone regarding patient's status for surgery
Responsible for documentation in the EMR of all special requests from the surgical office that are required for the procedure
Notifies and documents other departments and or companies to arrange for specific services required for the procedure
Obtains pertinent background and medical history that is appropriate for the procedure to be scheduled
Communicates Surgeon's block schedule and updates/manages block releases
Makes recommendations to team lead any schedule and block changes to increase scheduling efficiencies
Prepares daily OR schedule and confirms all cases for final schedule publication
Collaborates with OR leadership regarding surgeon requests
Continuously reviews and adjusts OR schedule on a daily basis to ensure maximum utilization
Performs the Fax Manager functions according to the procedure
Assigned to the OR Charge Desk as scheduled or required with specific tasks to include:
Performs administrative tasks to support the daily operations of the Operating Room as directed by Charge Nurse
Manage the Epic snapboard schedule in tandem with the Charge Nurse; noting all changes and updates made to the schedule
Manage and document all case cancellations
Manage and communicate all vendors needed to support surgical cases
Acts as a liaison between OR clinical staff, surgeons, and ancillary departments
Assists in the preparation of unit-based documents and other clerical documentation
Performs environmental rounds to ensure a safe and risk-free environment with follow up on identified issues to completion
Assists when necessary in emergency situations
Attends department specific staff training and meetings to keep abreast of changes in the department and medical center
Display of cooperative interactions in and outside of the department. Performs a broad range of assignments with efficiency and accuracy and in a positive manner
Adheres to HMH's Organizational and Managerial competencies and standards of behavior
Qualification
Required
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs is required
Two (2) years in hospital registration and/or scheduling with experience in a medical setting is required
Excellent communication and customer service skills required
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Software is required
Preferred
Associates Degree or higher is preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred
Familiarity with Epic OpTime preferred
Typing (35 wpm is preferred)
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits
Company
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
Offering New Jersey’s most comprehensive rehabilitation services, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is a 94-bed facility located in Edison, NJ, serving residents of the tristate area for more than 40 years.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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