Non-Clinical - Administrative - Surgical Scheduler

Job Title - Surgical Scheduler

Location - Baltimore MD 21215

Shift- Day 5x8-Hour (08 : 00 - 16 : 30)

Position Duration-13 weeks

Job Summary :

Prepares the most time- and resource-efficient daily Operating Room schedules based on physician

requests, physician history files, hospital admissions, emergent / add-on cases, cancellations, etc.

Maintains the daily operation of the posting department using department specific surgical scheduling

software and procedures.

Requirements :

• High School Diploma / GED ; Associate's degree preferred
• 1-2 years surgery scheduling experience required

Essential Functions :

Schedules

Schedules the procedure on-line using department specific guidelines. Assignments must maximize OR

utilization while minimizing possible OR schedule delays.

Tasks :

Prepares and reviews schedules for Operating Rooms. Continuously updates and implements requests

for changes, cancellations, and reactivations to the schedules; maintains a Wait List of procedures

when necessary, giving consideration to first time requested, equipment and staff constraints, and

physician availability.

Distributes schedules to appropriate departments.

Provides clinical coordinators in all OR areas with up-to-date and accurate future schedules, so they

may anticipate patient and surgical, anesthesia, and nursing staff needs. Provides physician with

reports as requested.

Obtain from the MD's office the appropriate site and / or levels

Maintain the number of rooms in operation each shift per policy

Collaborate with the Posting Coordinator any changes that may have occurred on the schedule

Review equipment conflict when posting cases

Maintain correct spelling of procedures on the schedule

Carry out the daily surgical schedule in collaboration with anesthesia, clinical leader, and other

healthcare professional (as needed)

Under direction, operates in accordance with all clinic standards including adherence to the use of

Cerner EMR.

Patient Education & Prep

Coordinates between the surgeon and the patient the timing, preparation and expectations for surgical

procedures.

Tasks :

Determines a surgical date based on surgeon and patient availability and readiness

Receives and assesses from the surgeon the expected procedure and preliminary diagnosis. Assigns

appropriate procedure and diagnosis codes

Obtains and documents special directions regarding anesthesiology, equipment and other needs for

the procedure

Counsels the patient about what to expect regarding the pre-admission process, appointments for

ancillary services and scheduling post-operative appointments. Assures that the patient fully

understands the procedures and a signed consent was obtained from the clinician

Best Regards,

Ruchika Khare

469-393-7639

ruchika.khare@buzzclan.com