Scheduler - Adult Cardiology BRG

Job description

Coordinates the patient scheduling process by working with other departments to facilitate the flow of patients throughout the hospital. The Patient Scheduler functions in areas of the hospital where the proper scheduling of patients is needed and provides various customer service and administrative duties within the department. Education - High School Diploma or equivalent - Patient Scheduling - Posts surgery cases following established procedures, prepares surgery schedule, efficiently resolves scheduling conflicts, and refers difficult schedule requests to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner. Notifies affected departments of Operating Room schedule changes in order to ensure that the department and hospital operate efficiently. (Surgery Administration) - Notifies nursing units of patient pre-medications and issues requests to nursing units for patient transfers to the Operating Room Suite. Efficiently obtains lab results, radiology forms, and medications necessary for patient admission to the Operating Room. (Surgery Administration) - Uses surgery schedule to verify the accuracy of information on procedures and specific equipment needed to provide patient care, and pro...