What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler position at Center for Orthopaedics SWLA?
- Coordinate and schedule surgeries, follow-up appointments as designated by the physician(s).**Interact with patients, physicians and other staff from both within the Center for Orthopaedics and outside facilities providing accurate, timely and responsive information.**Coordinate processes and routes all paperwork as required to meet physician and facility requirements.**Ensures efficient telephone communication.**Documents work processes as required.**Complete pre-operative visit and paperwork with the patients.**Ensure appropriate documentation and consents are received and sent to hospital/surgery center.**Follow all written protocols and procedures.**Demonstrate courtesy towards patients and their families.**Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent / emergent situations.**Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff and management.**Book surgeries based on physician volume maintaining appropriate standard turn around times.**Identify scheduling barriers and implement solutions to improve scheduling results based on predetermined goals.**Follow established surgery center/hospital precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment.**Follow up with the patients after the procedures to ensure appropriate healing per protocol.
