What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Room Scheduler, Surgery - Full-Time, Days position at University of Chicago Medicine?
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Operating Room Schedulerin the Surgery department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Under the supervision of the Manager and/or Charge Nurse, the Operating Room Scheduler is responsible for the daily duties inherent in the scheduling of surgical bookings from the surgeon’s offices.
Essential Job Functions
- To support the vision of Ingalls Memorial Hospital and to provide a care service which facilitates cost effective operations
- Obtain/collect patient’s pertinent socioeconomic information
- Enter appropriate data accurately into the scheduling software
- Work closely with department personnel such as: Cardiology, MRI, CT, Laboratory and Radiology, etc.
- Generates real time OR schedule and billing
- Efficient use of office equipment including computer, fax, and printer
- Produces monthly OR utilization reports as needed
- Participates in the orientation of new personnel
- Assists with special projects and/or committees as needed
- Updates surgeon preference cards
- Daily OR, ENDO, and Anesthesia billing
- Maintain the work areas in an organized and orderly condition, restock office supplies
- Handles incoming telephones inquiries from physicians, RNs, and patients.
- Requires the ability to handle a variety of tasks with speed, and attention to detail and accuracy
- Perform other job duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Knowledge of Operating Room scheduling procedures
- Experience in basic computer software programs
- Demonstrates ability to develop others in areas of continuous process improvement, and customer service, delivery and self-directed teamwork
Preferred Qualifications
- Possess knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Possess knowledge of basic computer software programs
- Typing requirement (minimum 25-30 wpm)
- Requires good analytical and problem-solving ability
- Requires maturity and ability to appropriately represent the department to other internal and external customers
- Previous experience in a health care environment such as Central Scheduling/Call Center, Physician’s office and/or other related health care experience is desired
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0); 8-hour shifts
- Shift: Days
- Work Location: Onsite
- Unit/Department: Surgery
- CBA Code: SEIU
Why Join Us
For nearly a century Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community. Now, partnered with UChicago Medicine, we have expanded our network of expert physicians, convenient facilities and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness. A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees dedicated to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for quality. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is for you. Here at Ingalls, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us!
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UChicago Medicine Ingalls is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
