Scheduling Specialist (Surgery) Full Time - 12p-8p (2510003639) Catholic Health Initiatives - Chattanooga, TN THERE IS AN ASSESSMENT THAT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION. PLEASE TAKE THE ASSESSMENT AT A TIME WHEN YOU CAN GIVE IT YOUR FULL ATTENTION AS WE USE THE RESULTS IN OUR HIRING DECISIONS. THE ASSESSMENT MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF APPLYING IN ORDER FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED. IF THE OUTCOME DOES NOT MEET A CERTAIN THRESHOLD, CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR HIRE FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS FOR TWELVE MONTHS. Job Summary: This job is responsible for the efficient administration and notification of the daily surgery schedule(s) to ensure that all pertinent information is available and that usage is maximized. An incumbent uses automated surgery scheduling software (OMNI or replacement) to enter, maintain and communicate daily schedules. Work is performed in compliance with established safety, risk management and Standard Precaution standards. Essential Duties: Utilizing automated surgery scheduling software, schedules all cases, patients and operating rooms, including emergency and elective add-on cases; prepares daily schedule and distributes in a timely manner to all interested parties. Identifies (or receives) changes to the surgery schedule, ensures that changes are recorded in appropriate systems and that all interested parties receive timely notification. Maintains unit-specific records as assigned, updates and verifies patient data in information system(s), records or case log book as required. Informs manager of all scheduling changes, and maintains open lines of communication to facilitate additional changes; understands and follows formal chain-of-communication guidelines in performing job duties. Prepares month-end statistical reports, and enters patient charges for specific unit. Acts as liaison between perioperative services and other departments/units to provide/gather information or convey instructions. Assists with obtaining Interpretive Services when needed. Orders supplies for control/front desk. If assigned to Surgery Pre-Admitting: Contacts patients to schedule appointment(s) with RN prior surgery; gathers data on current medications and other pertinent information to determine the appropriate amount of time to schedule for each appointment; schedules RN time based on established procedures; enters scheduling information in OMNI. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. Completion of a recognized unit secretary program or coursework in a related field is desirable. Experience: Six months secretarial/clerical work experience in a medical setting (within the last five years preferred). License/Certification: None required Additional Responsibilities: Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times. Adheres to and exhibits our core values: Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us. Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness. Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community. Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times. Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines. Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members. Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community. Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers CB/ Job Administrative and Clerical Primary Location TN-Chattanooga-Memorial Hospital Shift 12-8p Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period 75 Weekends Required Occasional Status Full Time Catholic Health Initiatives - 2 days ago
Posted on: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 22:39:48 +0000
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