Scheduler, Operating Room

Summary

The Scheduler is responsible for scheduling cases for surgical services as well as inputting patient charges and post procedural data.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Demonstrates / articulates an understanding of the responsibilities of the position
• Verbalizes and applies knowledge of current department and hospital Policies and Procedures
• Attends staff meetings or equivalent, to update knowledge related to current department / hospital issues
• Attends in-services as required / requested to update knowledge
• Completes annual department / hospital competency requirements and documents appropriately on Competency / Educational Record
• Processes schedule accurately and completely, utilizing the hospital computer system
• Prioritizes, organizes and manages a daily assignment within the normal work period
• Follows up on scheduling conflicts, issues, charge posting, etc.
• Post charges for all surgical and endoscopy procedures correctly and in a timely fashion
• Enters post operative data for all surgical and endoscopy procedures correctly and in a timely fashion
• Performs daily back up of the scheduling system
• Makes appropriate decisions regarding scheduling, postoperative data entry and charge posting
• Communicates self learning needs to Surgical Services Data System Coordinator
• Reports pertinent observations / findings to the appropriate personnel
• Recognizes problem situations, sets priorities appropriately, offers feasible solutions, initiates appropriate actions
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma / Equivalency
• Previous experience preferred
• Excellent typing / word processing / computer skills
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Organizational and priority setting skills
• Successful completion of the orientation program

Core Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal / written communication skills
• Exercises time management and organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities at the same time
• Ability to use good judgment and has sound decision making skills
• Team player and willing to go above and beyond to get the job done
• Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion at all times

Physical / Mental Demands / Requirements & Work Environment

May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed

through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools / SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

The position operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as phones, computers, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines located at multiple locations within the building.

Ability to move equipment & or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to constantly greet and direct staff, visitors and callers.

Ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time. Ability to move about the office frequently.

Primary Population Served. Check appropriate box(s) below :

• Neonatal (birth 28 days)
• Patients with exceptional communication needs
• Infant (29 days less than 1 year)
• Patients with developmental delays
• Pediatric (1 12 years)
• Patients at end of life
• Adolescent (13 17 years)
• Patients under isolation precautions
• Adult (18 64 years)
• Patients with cultural needs
• Geriatric (>

65 years)

• All populations
• Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities

â ’ Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Salary Range : $39,923.72-$59,885.48 ( Based on Full Time Employment)The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).