Description

* The OR Scheduler is responsible for the coordination and scheduling of surgical cases for a single department and service line.

* This includes but is not limited to GI Endoscopy, Pain Management, Miscellaneous Procedures, and Procedures requiring Anesthesia.

* The administration of the surgery computerized patient scheduling system.

* This includes patient scheduling, communication, training of all users, system maintenance, and new system development.

* Monitor data integrity, compliance to system policies, procedures, and manage system projects.

* Communicate, problem solve with System Support and information Services.

* Update system to meet changing needs, daily and monthly maintenance of Scheduling System.

* Prepares and distributes daily OR schedules.

* Monitors and tracks data as assigned.

* Process charge slips according to established standards and protocols.

* Verify patient and information contained in reservation with surgeon offices, case order and case information.

* Print and distribute schedule to appropriate locations.

* Print and distributes pharmacy requisitions to appropriate locations.

* Maintain inventory and order replacements as needed.

* Print and file reservations.

* Answer calls pertaining to surgeons, nursing staff, office staff, CPM, Patients, Family, Vendors.

* Collaborative communication with charge nurse and anesthesia coordinator, waiting area, PACU and Preop.

* Enter purchase requisitions into ORACLE as needed.