Surgical Scheduler I - Ophthalmology (Waltham or Needham)

Job description

Status Full-Time Standard Hours per Week: 40 Job Posting Category: Administration: Job Posting Description: This position is hybrid. Onsite days will be at Waltham or Needham location. Position Summary/ Department Summary: The Surgical Scheduler I works with nursing, surgical, and anesthesiology staff to monitor and evaluate scheduling procedures and develop strategies to promote efficient utilization of surgical suites. May coordinate surgical cases for multiple surgeons at multiple locations. Key Responsibilities: - 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, administrative 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 neede...