Job Details

May Be Eligible for $6,000.00 Sign-On Bonus

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Schedules procedures, in collaboration with physician's offices, for various departments (Operating Rooms [OR], Surgicenters, PACUs, Cath Lab and G.I Lab.) on Christiana and Wilmington Campuses, assuring the availability and proper utilization of resources including time, equipment and personnel.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Collaborates with Physician's office staff for dates and times to accommodate their requests for scheduling procedures. Analyzes automated scheduling grid to determine availability of requested date and time, differentiating between block and non-block designations for each scheduling area, service, or physician.

Selects correct Preference List from Surgeon's File Listing that will request and reserve accurate instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for each scheduled case.

Utilizing a proficient knowledge of basic OR equipment/instrumentation, identifies conflict associated with case requirements.

Collaborates with Scheduling Supervisor/Assistant Nurse Manager to resolve time conflicts, contacting Surgeon's offices requesting time changes or adjustments in case schedules that will provide a positive outcome for both the patient and surgeon.

Works with Physician's office staff and leadership of the designated OR in addressing and scheduling special requests for specific dates and times or requests to start earlier or later than originally scheduled.

Utilizes knowledge of surgical diagnoses and collaborates with OR leadership and Anesthesia to process scheduling of urgent case requests.

Demonstrates competency using SurgiNet software to capture patient information and complete designated fields for accurate transmission and use by Admitting, Bed Control and PEP Departments for positive outcomes in patient care.

Collaborates with the PEP Staff in updating patient data in SurgiNet system.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School graduate or equivalent.

Three years clerical experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Post End DateJan 7, 2025

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Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.