About this role
Operating Room
Job Summary
The Surgical Procedural Scheduler works directly with surgeon offices, and Perioperative area leadership to accurately schedule patients for surgical procedures including pre-admission testing appointments in OR, Oncology, Endoscopy and Bronchoscopy Lab, Cath Lab and other procedure areas utilizing a block-scheduling system in a way that best maximizes surgeon satisfaction while also managing the overall utilization of the procedural areas. Surgical Scheduler will also ensure appropriate equipment, room specifications and preference cards are selected in order to accurately support the scheduled case and best facilitate the daily schedule. Provides excellent communication and support to patients, physicians, leadership, and staff. Aids the OR desk with department flow, communications, add on and emergent case scheduling, clerical and other support duties.
Required Qualifications
- Require two (2) years of previous healthcare experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
- Prefer knowledge of International Classification of Diseases Index (ICD-10), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4), and Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) to include implementation and maintenance.
- Prefer effective communication skills, including the ability to handle difficult customer situations.
- Prefer the ability to type a minimum of fifty (50) words per minute.
- Prefer the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Prefer experience or background in surgery case information/operations.
Mandatory Education
HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate
Preferred Education
AD: Associate's Degree
Required License and Certs
Preferred License and Certs
Employment Screening Requirements
As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Other facts
About Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional referral center offering Southwest Florida’s greatest breadth and depth of care, with more than 2,500 medical staff and more than 1.7 patient visits across its two hospital campuses, two freestanding ERs, and network of outpatient care centers.
Its flagship 897-bed Sarasota hospital has been consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best, with superior patient outcomes and a comprehensive network of services. In 2021, the public health system opened its second acute-care hospital, SMH-Venice, with 212 beds and full range of specialties to serve south Sarasota County. As the region's only public health system – and only not-for-profit – it also serves as a critical safety net for the uninsured and underinsured in Sarasota County.
What you'll do
- The Surgical Procedural Scheduler is responsible for scheduling patients for surgical procedures and ensuring the appropriate equipment and room specifications are selected. They also provide communication and support to patients, physicians, and staff while aiding the OR desk with department flow and scheduling.
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