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Brown University Health · 3 weeks ago

Surgical Scheduling Coord

East Providence, RI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$18.66/hr - $30.77/hr

3+ years exp

Brown University Health is seeking a Surgical Scheduling Coordinator who will be responsible for a variety of surgical scheduling duties across multiple hospital operating rooms. The role involves coordinating elective and urgent surgeries, managing schedules, and ensuring effective communication with medical staff and patients.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency, individually and as part of the team, in performing surgical coordinating duties

Demonstrates discretion when interacting with patients

Coordinates and schedules elective and urgent surgeries for the physician practice, according to guidelines established by the hospital(s)

Utilizes surgical block time whenever possible

Releases assigned blocks when requested by physician or may request surgical time outside of block time

Coordinates surgical assist cases

Responds to questions regarding the physician’s operating (OR) schedule; communicates hospital policies and procedures to physician offices

Communicates any schedule changes with the OR, PAT, and Physician office

Uses designated computer software and forms to schedule all surgical cases to be performed

Collaborates with hospital surgical services, hospital financial counselors, and hospital admissions office

Schedules appointments and testing within established guidelines, including: pre-admission testing

Check office and surgery schedule daily

Monitors physician privileges to ensure that admitting privileges are current

Attends and participates in staff meetings

Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures and objectives

Performs other related duties, as assigned

Qualification

Surgical schedulingMedical terminologyPersonal computer skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

Proficient personal computer skills

Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills as well as effective prioritization and organizational skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process

Minimum of 3 years experience as a surgical scheduler in a physician's office

Experience should demonstrate effective organizational, leadership and communications skills and willingness to function as resource to the practice staff