Surgery Scheduler Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona Department Name:

C/P-OMFS-Clinic

Work Shift:

Day Job Category:

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Banner – University Medical Center Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic provide the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery. We treat Facial trauma, Head and neck pathology/infections, Sleep apnea, and TMJ dysfunction. In addition, we provide corrective jaw surgery for congenital and acquired anomalies, as well as routine surgeries such as wisdom teeth extraction, routine dental extractions and dental implants.

As a Surgery Scheduler for the OMFS Clinic you will be responsible for scheduling clinic procedures, working with patients to ensure the best patient experience. You will also work directly with Providers to ensure all clearances and requirements are met prior to surgery. You'll work collectively with a dedicated group of healthcare professionals to ensure patients have a positive experience.

Schedule:

Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30.University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals.

Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics and has operations in multiple locations spanning across the Phoenix metropolitan city.

POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for scheduling surgical, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures using a computerized scheduling system. The position is also responsible for entering patient charges, orders, and other pertinent information into the system and compiling and reporting statistical information to management. The incumbent may act as an office liaison for department staff, physicians, and patient families.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Coordinates case times for elective, urgent or emergent surgeries, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures in a computerized scheduling system. Verifies and reviews physician privilege status prior to scheduling. Interfaces with medical staff office to maintain log of current privilege status and maintains confidentially of all information. May acquire and maintain physician preference information and staff roster.
2. Acquires authorization numbers, History and Physicals, results of laboratory tests and verifies that they are current. Orders previous medical records for the day of the procedure, when necessary.
3. Types and prints physician orders for multiple physicians and departments. Schedules and maintains physician block time, and block time releases.
4. Enters physician’s orders for lab, blood bank, medical imaging, and cardiology. Enters results of diagnostic tests, patient registration information and patient charges. Compiles data and prepares statistical reports for management.
5. Conducts charge management audits for assigned area. Reconciles charge packet information with the audit. Identifies missed or incorrect charges and corrects when appropriate.
6. Acts as a receptionist to assigned unit; answers phones, relays message. Greets and directs patients,…