Scheduler PRN

Surgical Specialists of Princeton has an immediate need for a PRN Scheduler!

Job Summary: The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for scheduling pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients for the surgery center and does insurance verification for each case. The Scheduling Coordinator must display excellent telephone etiquette as he/she manages calls of utmost importance to providing quality and continuity of individual patient care. Reports to work in acceptable business attire. The assigned shift will be from 730am to 400pm but may be changed in the future to accommodate the needs of the center.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedules all surgical procedures.
• Obtains and enters all necessary information from surgeon or scheduler requesting OR time.
• Is aware of instruments and equipment limitations of the department.
• Communicates with Clinical Director/Administrator regarding managing block time.
• Allows adequate time for each procedure according to physician request.
• Allows adequate time for room turnover.
• Attempts to schedule similar types of cases in the same room to increase efficiency.
• Communicates special equipment, instrument, supply, and staffing requests to the OR Director.
• Proofreads and edits all surgery schedules before distributing.
• Contact surgeon’s offices two days prior to schedule to confirm surgical times and procedures.
• Refers conflicts and procedural questions to the Clinical Director.
• Keep all department managers informed of changes affecting current schedule.
• Ensures add-on procedures are communicated to all areas.
• Prepares and distributes a “week at a glance” to assist with anesthesia departmental staffing.
• Attempts to minimize down time of rooms between cases.
• Prepares final version of schedule for the following day.
• Assists other employees when time allows.
• May be asked to visit surgeon offices for marketing purposes.
• Is consistently punctual and shows a responsible and dependable pattern of attendance.
• Participates and supports Culture of Safety activities.
• Cross-train in front desk area and other areas as directed by BOM

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Having the ability to foresee problems.
• Alertness and adaptability to change in situation.
• Holds all patient information confidential.

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