Surgical Coordinator

Operating Room Scheduler

Under general supervision, performs complex computer operation duties involving the scheduling of operating room and related equipment, and the posting of patients for operative procedures

Education : High School Medical terminology course training or relevant experience in the field.

Licensures / Certifications : N / A

Experience : 2 years' prior experience in hospital setting, previous surgical scheduling experience preferred

Skills : Interpersonal skills required in order to effectively and cordially interact with physicians, patients and other hospital personnel Analytical skills necessary to prioritize requests according to established procedures often under pressure and with frequent interruptions

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

Reserves all operating rooms; schedules related equipment and posts patients for all operative procedures, inpatient and outpatient

Cancels scheduled cases in a timely manner

Notifies affected individuals of all changes in surgery such as date, time or cancellations

Prepares and assures the reproduction of master operating room. Collates OR schedules and delivers copies to designated hospital areas

Maintains files of necessary records, such as requests pertaining to admission and / or surgery. Maintains filing system on each patient posted for admission or surgery

Informs physicians' representatives and secretaries of allied hospital services and pertinent related information; i.e., compliance and insurance requirements. Informs secretaries of prerequisites needed to ensure smooth flow of admission of patient

Seeks assistance from managers when unable to accommodate requests from physician offices and / or operating room Charge Nurse / Managers

May input patient charges within the designated bill drop day If in GBMC Perinatal Associates Department (578), will also :

Contact insurance companies and obtain surgical authorizations as needed. Obtain referrals for surgical procedures from PCPs if needed. Obtain all pre-testing results on patients and forward to Pre-Admissions Testing Department in the requested timeframe

GBMC Values : Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Pay Range $16.79 - $24.37

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.