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Children's Hospital Boston Surgical Scheduler I (hybrid) in Boston, Massachusetts
76080BRJob Posting Title:Surgical Scheduler I (hybrid)Department:OphthalmologyAutoReqId:76080BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:AdministrationJob Posting Description:Ophthalmology
Surgical Scheduler I (hybrid)
Schedules inpatient and ambulatory surgical procedures for operating rooms according to predetermined block schedules and established policies and procedures. Prepares complete daily surgical schedules, including special equipment requirements and incorporating radiology and other non-surgical use of operating room facilities. Communicates with surgeons, secretarial staff, and admissions personnel to obtain needed information, coordinate and confirm schedules and identify special requirements for procedures.
Notifies all referring physicians of upcoming procedures and surgeries. Identifies additional OR time for surgeon separate and apart from block time as needed.
Records and compiles scheduling information on hospital and departmental computer systems. Reviews and verifies accuracy of basic patient information.
Prints and distributes schedules to designated areas of the program.
Identifies and communicates critical information, such as surgeon and physician availability, and special supply and equipment requests, to nursing and other appropriate staff, as necessary.
Works with nursing, surgical, and anesthesiology staff to monitor and evaluate scheduling procedures and develop strategies to promote efficient utilization of surgical suites.
Responds to requests for routine information or assistance from patients/parents, visitors, and hospital staff, referring inquiries requiring clinical or management judgment to appropriate personnel. Requests clarification of assigned tasks or instructions from supervisor as necessary.
Schedules any consults needed prior to the surgery as requested, i.e. cardiac clearance.
Monitors Epic for insurance authorization for the procedures.
Brings high priority issues to supervisor’s attention, and provides updates to supervisor in the follow-up and/or resolution of these, and/or related issues.
Education: High-school or GED diploma
Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid