Beth Israel Lahey Health
| Company Name: | Beth Israel Lahey Health |
| Company Website: | www.bilh.org |
| Job Type: | Full-time |
| Job Location: | Cambridge, MA |
| Job Posted Date: | 20-04-2023 |
| Posted on: | jobscastle.net |
Job’s Overview:
Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a OR Scheduler in Cambridge, MA. Please take a moment to read the job post below if you are interested:
When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities:
Receives requests from surgeons and/or secretaries for Operating Room time.
Reserves specialty equipment as requested for procedures, checking for availability of such equipment.
Understands and follows policies and procedures of scheduling; e.g., blocked time and length of procedures, including case setup and turnaround time.
Consults with the nurse manager and anesthesiologist to determine priority of on-call or urgent cases when necessary.
Uses OR information system to maintain surgical schedule. Inputs data accurately to maintain information that is the source of Operating Room statistics.
Maintains current software applications and implements upgrades as needed.
Checks incoming confirmation sheets against booked cases. Verifies discrepancies by contacting the surgeon or his/her office.
Assigns blood requirement using MSBOS (Maximum Surgical Blood Ordering Schedule).
Assigns time for outpatients to arrive at hospital. Notifies Day Surgery Center of changes.
Searches hospital information system to complete patient information for all cases. Transfers information to OR information system.
Enters anesthesia and resident assignments into computer. Updates program with changes as they occur.
Prints out copies of schedules on a daily basis. Provides other hospital departments with one week advance schedules on a daily basis
Communicates effectively with related hospital departments (e.g., Admitting, Radiology, Day Surgery Center) to maintain efficiency in the scheduling process.
Communicates and collaborates with Information Systems, Patient Care Services, and Materials Management regarding integrated software programs.
Develops and maintains a variety of statistical reports as required by the finance and surgery departments under the guidance of the director, nurse manager, and Information Systems. Maintains accuracy of data elements and makes corrections to ensure integrity.
Interfaces with surgeons’ office staff to assist with maximum software utilization.
Backs up data from computer to disc for safe storage, keeping separate sides for daily, weekly, and monthly records.
Assists in orienting new personnel to the duties of the scheduling office.
Maintains and updates training manual for the scheduling function.
Identifies improvement and refinement to systems, and makes recommendations as appropriate.
Sets work priorities in accordance with the needs of the department.
Performs Other Related Duties As Required Or Assigned.
Required Qualifications:
High school education or equivalent. Additional business courses beyond high school.
Good verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with physicians, nurses, and hospital departments.
Two Years’ Experience In Health Care Setting Preferred.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology
Two years of working experience on PC systems, with a solid knowledge of multiple software programs.
Good attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and basic math ability.
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer: MALE/FEMALE/VETRANS/DISABILITY/GENDER IDENTITY/SEXUAL ORIENTATION.
Getting the OR Scheduler designation comes with some responsibilities. It would be a wise idea to take a few minutes to learn more about it so you can make an informed decision.
Applicants must meet the above-mentioned requirements in order to qualify for consideration to work as a OR Scheduler.
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