Surgical Scheduler Cardiology Clinic

Ascension - 1004 West 32nd Street - Responsibilities:
Coordinate OR surgery schedules to maximize operating room efficiency, 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 blocks 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