Surgical Scheduler - 40 hours - Day Shift

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Coordinate OR surgery schedules to maximize efficient use of operating rooms, equipment, and staff.
• Work with physician offices to gather information needed to schedule surgeries consistent with department guidelines and accommodating physicians' requests and patients' needs.
• Assign operating suites and equipment and block times to maximize efficient use of resources.
• Ensure that necessary demographic, billing and insurance information is entered into electronic medical records and coordinate with Patient Admitting as needed to prevent delays in scheduled surgery.
• May reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Henry Ford Health St John Hospital - Detroit
• 7:00am - 3:00pm OR 8:00am - 4:30pm OR 9:00am - 5:30pm
• Rotating afternoons and weekends
• Holiday call required

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
• Department: Surgical Services Admin 001
• Shift: Rotating
• Union Code: Not Applicable