Surgical Scheduler

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:·Paid Days Off from Day One·Student Loan Repayment Program· Career Development· Whole Person Wellbeing Resources· Mental Health Resources and SupportOur promise to you:Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding thattogetherwe are even better.Schedule: Full timeShift :DaysTh e community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth North PinellasThe role you’ll contribute:Under the general direction of the Director of Surgical Services or Team Leaders the Scheduler participates in the functions and daily activities of the Departments. Works in collaboration with physicians, their office personnel, hospital personnel and operating room staff. Checks and implements the scheduling parameters, accurately following established guidelines of the operating room.The value you’ll bring to the team:· Schedules surgeries with physicians and physician office staff by phone and fax method. Maintains and records usage of surgeon block time.· Prepares the advance surgical schedule. Scrutinizes the tentative schedules and contacts Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Admissions, surgeons, etc. and reviews other information that affects administration of schedule.· Appropriately consults with Nurse Manager, Lead RN, Charge Nurse, and anesthesia staff regarding schedule conflicts, concerns or requests that fall outside of established policy. Seeks input from Team Leaders regarding scheduling constraints and preferences of equipment, instruments and implants, etc. Flags all special needs.· Calls designated departments with information for add-on cases if patients are not yet admitted to the hospital. Prepares and sends reservations for each case scheduled to designated departments within established timeframes.· Consistently maintains and improves skills such as telephone etiquette, typing accuracy/speed, and communications.· Responds to multiple inquiries from telephone, intercom and direct communication regarding scheduling of surgery and the main operating room suite. Occasionally communicates with the patients and/or patient’s families by phone.· Determines the case time and balances the surgical schedule as to times anesthesia and rooms are available. Generates user-defined reports daily for effective management of tool conflicts.· Maintains surgeons’ credentials file.QualificationsThe expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:· High School Diploma or EquivalentThis facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.Category: SurgeryOrganization: AdventHealth North PinellasSchedule: Full-timeShift: 1 - DayReq ID: 24039601We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.