SURGERY SCHEDULER/AUTH SPECIALIST

Department:
39741 GCMG Musculoskeletal Administration: Corporate - Referrals
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
8-5 M-F
Pay Range
$22.50 - $33.75
Major Responsibilities:
Responsible for the maintenance of an effecient and effective surgery schedule
1)Assumes responsibility for the surgery schedule, arranges schedule with surgeons offices for maximum efficiency.
2)Maintains and coordinates effective correction plans to resolve issues with a focus on schedule efficiency and accuracy and physician satisfaction
3)Coordinates the surgery schedule to accommodate both OR and GI Lab.
4)Coordinates with scheduling staff for maximum OR utilization
5)Collaborates with Anesthesia to assure coverage of cases
6)Obtain staffing capacity from OR management and set final schedule to reflect appropriate number of rooms.
7)Provide on the job training and coaching for the surgery scheduling staff
8)Coordinates the use of all information systems to ensure that data entry is accurate
9)Coordinates case assignment for all surgical assistants.
Surgery Scheduler Responsibilities
1)Responsible for optimal utilization of the surgical schedule, initiating change as necessary
2)Seeks assistance from OR Leadership and Anesthesia concerning unplanned requests for additional coverage
3)Obtains pertinent patient information through appropriate channels necessary for case preparation and appropriate scheduling
4)Maintains effective rapport and communication with all surgeons regarding case order and time, cancellations and substitutions, via phone or personal communication
Process Improvement
1)Collaborates with leadership team to provide input on opportunities for improvement
2)Assist in the development and implementation of strategies for improvement
3)Active participant on block time utilization
Education/Experience Required:
High School Education or equivalent. At least 5 years experience in hospital scheduling setting or similar-like position. Medical Terminology Preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Proficient Keyboard Skills P. C. computer experience.
CPR recommended
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Excellent interpersonal skills. Must relate well with surgeons, office personnel, nursing personnel and other departments. Analytical and problem solving skills required to resolve scheduling conflicts. Ability to sit for long periods of time. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to function in a fast paced environment with established time constraints. Ability to utilize a computer for data entry, reports, spreadsheets. Ability to be flexible in hours to meet the needs of the unit.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.