Scheduling Coordinator NEW Position Available In Middlesex, New Jersey

Scheduling Coordinator

Job ID:

243896

Category:

Clinical Support

Work Type:

FT

Location:

Plainsboro, NJ, United States

Work Schedule:

FT
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and givefort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life’s work?

Schedule:

5:30am – 2pm

Summary:

The Scheduling Coordinator, Operating Room position is responsible for the scheduling and coordination of surgical procedures, including routine, add-on, and emergency cases. The position is required to schedule cases, staff, and resources while also serving as a point of contact for patients, surgeons, and staff during and after procedures. The position is also responsible for answering and triaging telephone calls, collecting andmunicating patient information to the appropriate individuals, andpleting administrative tasks to ensure efficient workflows and patient care within the surgical area/operating room.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates the surgical schedule, including but not limited to arrangement for patient transportation,munication of scheduling with the individuals in charge of the case, and the scheduling of other resources/equipment as necessary.
Works in conjunction with the Charge Nurse to effectively coordinate nursing staff, anesthesia, surgical residents, and RN First Assist assignments.
Facilitates surgical case moves/updates including patient locations,munication to physician, etc.
Reviews patient’s charts forpleteness checking for histories and physicals (H&Ps) and medical clearances within guidelines or device forms as requested by the surgeon and/or Anesthesia and follows up as needed with medical personnel to ensurepleteness
Answers and triages phone calls for the operating rooms/surgical areas. Makes phone calls as directed to facilitate surgical cases.
Orders and maintains inventory of related supplies for the peri-operative units.
Manages documentation obtained via fax or other means and scans documents into the electronic medical record (EMR) so that it’s available for the patient’s care team.

Credentials:

Education or Equivalent Experience:

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

Education Specialization:

Equivalent Experience:

Associate of Arts or Science

Education Specialization:

Equivalent Experience:

•1+ years •2+ years
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer aprehensivepensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged andmitted to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range:

$16.72 – $25.92/Hourly
As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.
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