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Qualifications
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent required
Associates or Bachelors degree in healthcare administration nursing surgical technologist or a related field preferred.
Required Skills
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency in using EHR systems and scheduling software.
Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Attention to detail and accuracy
Minimum Work Experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting preferably in surgical scheduling or a related role. Familiarity with medical terminology and surgical procedures.
Job Summary
The Operating Room Scheduler is responsible for the efficient and effective scheduling of surgical procedures and related activities in the operating room. This position ensures optimal utilization of OR resources while coordinating with surgeons anesthesiologists nurses and other healthcare professionals. The OR Scheduler plays a key role in maintaining a smooth workflow minimizing delays and ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Frye Regional Medical Center located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and more than 70 primary and specialty care providers.
Essential Functions
1. Scheduling and Coordination: Schedule surgical procedures based on surgeon availability patient needs and operating room capacity. Coordinate with surgeons anesthesiologists nursing staff and other departments to ensure all necessary resources and personnel are available. Adjust schedules as needed to accommodate emergencies cancellations and other changes.
:Serve as the primary point of contact for scheduling inquiries from surgeons patients and hospital staff. Provide clear and timely communication regarding schedule changes delays and other important information.
Data Entry and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date scheduling records in the hospitals electronic health record (EHR) system. Ensure all necessary preoperative and postoperative documentation is completed and filed appropriately. Perform data entry tasks to update patient information surgical schedules and other relevant data in the EHR and scheduling systems.
Coordination: Communicate with patients regarding their surgical schedules preoperative instructions and postoperative follow-up appointments. Address patient concerns and provide information to ensure a smooth surgical experience.
-Solving:Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts resource shortages and other issues that may impact the OR schedule. Develop and implement solutions to improve scheduling efficiency and OR utilization.
and Quality Assurance: Ensure all scheduling practices comply with hospital policies regulatory requirements and best practices. Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling processes and patient outcomes.
Duties as Assigned: Assist with additional administrative tasks and special projects as needed. Support the OR team with various duties to ensure the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
Benefits -Wide range of benefits options!
Why join our team
Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee you are passionate about changing lives we are looking for you!
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