OR Coordinator/ Scheduler - Surgery Scheduling

Memorial Hermann Health System
      10 days ago

      Job Description

      At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

      Job Summary

      OR Coordinator/ Scheduler - Surgery Scheduling
      *Full time; 9am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday
      *1+ year of surgery scheduling experience and medical terminology / background preferred
      *Excellent computer & communication skills
      *Epic scheduling experience preferred
      This position is located at Memorial Hermann Southeast.

      OR COORDINATOR / SCHEDULER Duties:

      Position responsible for performing complex and diversified duties for the department. Responsible for the scheduling of patients in multiple procedural areas for two hospitals. This role requires consistent, accurate scheduling of patients, procedures, vendors and special equipment needs. Excellent communication skills, team work, phone etiquette, critical thinking, surgical terminology (spelling and pronunciation), attention to detail, trouble shooting and consistent follow through a must for this position. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

      Position responsible for performing complex and diversified duties for the department. Responsible for the scheduling of patients in multiple procedural areas for two hospitals. This role requires consistent, accurate scheduling of patients, procedures, vendors and special equipment needs. Excellent communication skills, team work, phone etiquette, critical thinking, surgical terminology (spelling and pronunciation), attention to detail, trouble shooting and consistent follow through a must for this position. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

      Job Description

      Minimum Qualifications

      Education: High School Diploma or GED

      Licenses/Certifications: (none)

      Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

      • One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred, in some departments may be required

      • Ability to read and write and perform duties following oral and written instruction.

      • Ability to work various shifts for extended periods as determined by the director

      • Ability to perform duties requiring standing, walking, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds

      Principal  Accountabilities

      • Assists the OR Environment/Holding Area Clinical Manager with: planning, organizing, scheduling department workload, and making daily work assignments.

      • Assists the OR Environment/Holding Area Clinical Manager with managing departmental employees: provides daily performance feedback to employees as required, gives input into performance appraisals, conducts quality inspections, participates in interviews, and supervises employee training processes. 

      • Inspects physical condition of facility and takes appropriate corrective actions.

      • As needed, will assist with physical preparation of patient and physical environment according to the age/needs of the patient/population served. Transports and transfers patients as necessary. Functions as a porter between departments ensuring required medical supplies, information, specimens, and products are delivered in a timely fashion.

      • Collaborates with Holding Area Nurse to provide staffing resources to the Holding Area.

      • Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

      • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

      • Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

      • Other duties as assigned.

      Numbers & Facts

      Location
      Websitehttp://www.memorialhermann.org

      Skills

      • Budgetingunmatched
      • Communication Skillsunmatched
      • Corrective Actionunmatched
      • Customer Experienceunmatched
      • Detail Orientedunmatched
      • Epic Cadence (Scheduling)unmatched
      • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
      • Follow Throughunmatched
      • Identify Issuesunmatched
      • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
      • Medical Productsunmatched
      • Medical Recordsunmatched
      • Medical Terminologyunmatched
      • Mentoringunmatched
      • Nursingunmatched
      • Organizational Skillsunmatched
      • Patient Careunmatched
      • People Managementunmatched
      • Performance Reviewsunmatched
      • Process Managementunmatched
      • Productivity Managementunmatched
      • QoS (Quality of Service)unmatched
      • Quality Controlunmatched
      • Schedule Developmentunmatched
      • Staff Trainingunmatched
      • Team Playerunmatched
      • Time Managementunmatched
      • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched

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