Surgical Scheduler - 40 hrs/wk - Novi

Join Henry Ford Health as a Surgical Scheduler and make an exciting impact on patient care, contribute to our Motor City Orthopedic team based out of Novi.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Coordinates OR surgery schedules to maximize efficient use of operating rooms, equipment, and staff.

PRINCPLE DUTIES/ RESPONSBILITIES:

• Works with physician offices to gather information needed to schedule surgeries consistent with department guidelines and accommodating physicians? requests and patients? needs.
• Assigns operating suites and equipment and blocks times to maximize efficient use of resources.
• Ensures that necessary demographic, billing and insurance information is entered into electronic medical records and coordinates with Patient Admitting as needed to prevent delays in scheduled surgery.
• May reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events.