OR SCHEDULE SPECIALIST

Purpose:
Schedules all surgeries requested by physicians and physician offices.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

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  • Schedules surgical procedures through physician offices and inter-hospital departments such as: radiology, oncology, centralscheduling.
  • Accurate data entry of patient information, surgical procedure, special needs: such as equipment and implants
  • Daily review of schedule for accuracy and updates and adjusts accordingly
  • Entering physician block schedules and building the surgery schedule in EPIC
  • Efficient scheduling for block utilization
  • Work closely with supply chain to notify them of special needs for case
  • Schedule cases with knowledge of limited supply listto prevent conflicts
  • Active participant in monthly surgery scheduling meetings
  • Accuracy in assigning ICD 10 codes to diagnosis
  • May need to travel to physician offices to assist with meeting scheduling expectation/needs
  • Runs reports as needed
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Will be cross trained in the Surgical Department Health Unit Coordinator role and provide coverage, as needed.
  • Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of ICARE Values and Behavior Standards by respecting the Privacy and Confidentiality of the patient and those we serve.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, physician provider, organizational confidentiality and HIPPA Security procedures and protocols as defined under the HIPPA Privacy and Security Procedures.
  • Follow established HIPPA Privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information.
  • Maintains and protects patients' rights under the HIPPA Privacy Standards