What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Scheduler I- Cardiology position at Boston Children's Hospital?
External candidates eligible for $2,000 sign on bonus
The Surgical Scheduler Shall Be Responsible For
The Surgical Scheduler Shall Be Responsible For
- Scheduling inpatient and ambulatory surgical procedures for operating rooms according to predetermined block schedules and established policies and procedures.
- Preparing complete daily surgical schedules, including special equipment requirements and incorporating radiology and other non-surgical use of operating room facilities.
- Communicating with surgeons, secretarial staff, and admissions personnel to obtain needed information, coordinating and confirming schedules, and identifying special requirements for procedures.
- Notifying all referring physicians of upcoming procedures and surgeries. Identifying additional OR time for surgeon separate and apart from block time as needed.
- Recording and compiling scheduling information on hospital and departmental computer systems.
- Reviewing and verifying accuracy of basic patient information.
- Printing and distributing schedules to designated areas of the program.
- Identifying and communicating critical information, such as surgeon and physician availability, and special supply and equipment requests, to nursing and other appropriate staff, as necessary.
- Working with nursing, surgical, and anesthesiology staff to monitor and evaluate scheduling procedures and developing strategies to promote efficient utilization of surgical suites.
- Responding to requests for routine information or assistance from patients/parents, visitors, and hospital staff, referring inquiries requiring clinical or management judgment to appropriate personnel.
- Requesting clarification of assigned tasks or instructions from supervisor as necessary.
- Scheduling any consults needed prior to the surgery as requested, i.e. cardiac clearance.
- Monitoring Epic for insurance authorization for the procedures.
- Bringing high priority issues to supervisor’s attention and providing updates to supervisor in the follow-up and/or resolution of these and/or related issues..
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5pm
- High School Diploma/ GED
- Analytical skills to gather and interpret data in situations in which the information or problems are relatively routine.
- Work requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.