Surgery Scheduler

Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:
Surg-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:
Administrative Services

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Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research.

As a Operating Room Surgery Scheduler
, you will fulfill all tasks related to scheduling and confirming patients for upcoming surgical cases at Banner Health Medical Center. To accomplish these tasks, you will utilize strong decision making, communication and problem‑solving skills aimed at maximizing customer satisfaction for patients, physicians, nursing staff, and administrative colleagues.

Additionally, we are seeking an individual with a high level of accountability (and, as needed, sense of urgency) as required to successfully fulfill the time‑sensitive needs of customers that partner with us each day to provide optimal patient care. Our dynamic environment requires adaptability and strong time management to complete critical tasks with varying complexities and volumes.

This position is full time, Monday - Friday .
This position will work on-site at Banner University Medical Center.

Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health‑care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children’s – recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients.

The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital’s physicians are full‑time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.

Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi‑organ transplant program.

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.

• 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 confidentiality of all information. May acquire and maintain physician preference information and staff roster.
• 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.
• Types and prints physician orders for multiple physicians and departments. Schedules and maintains physician block time, and block time releases.
• 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.
• Conducts charge management audits for assigned area. Reconciles charge packet information with the audit. Identifies missed or…