What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Services Scheduler - Operating Room, Per Diem position at Dartmouth Health?
- GENERAL SUMMARY
- Function as a primary liaison between the Surgical Services Department, the physician's offices and inpatient departments, for the scheduling of patient surgical procedures.
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- FUNCTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Scheduling
- Schedules all surgical procedures, necessary equipment, and pre-op testing to ensure a smooth surgical course for the patient.
- Coordinates patient scheduling with the surgeon's office, and confirms bed availability for inpatient admissions.
- Schedules all procedures per blocked scheduling requirement and is proactive in filling all daily surgical slots.
- Interacts with the physican offices and other involved departments to obtain the necessary patient information and records to assure a safe surgical procedure.
- Consults with other departments, as needed and appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's pre and post surgical needs.
- Performs daily chart audits.
- Assists with Pre-op Interview Patient Flow.
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- POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Minimum of 2 years of similar experience required.
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- Experience
- Education
- High school dipolma or equivalent.
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- Area of Interest: Administrative Support/Clerical/Other;
- Work Status: as needed;
- Employment Type: per-diem;
- Job ID: 5375
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