Lift Partner Full Time Days
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JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Scheduling Manager, the Surgery Scheduler is responsible for the scheduling of surgical procedures and general clerical work within the Department for Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas.

Required Skills

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands Mission of Baylor Scott&White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas, explains role in actualizing the Mission.
• Obtains all appropriate information required for the scheduling of procedures for the Operating Room.
• Ensures that all practitioners scheduling procedures have approved privileges for the requested procedures through validation of the clinical privilege delineation lists with any questions regarding privileges referred to the Director of Surgical Services.
• Posts scheduled surgical cases on the Operating Room Log and on the scheduling board completely and accurately.
• Prepares daily surgical schedules and makes available for staff.
• Ensure maximum utilization of available Operating Room Suites and staff.
• Completes work in acceptable time frame, independently.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks and demonstrates flexibility as job priorities change, willing to take on new work routines/methods.
• Carries out duties in a way that is most productive/effective.
• Deals with job stress effectively during peak workload occasions.
• Demonstrates a positive, “can do” attitude.
• Work is accurate and complete.
• Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and application of hospital policies/procedures in performing job functions.
• Uses local resources (manuals, reference materials, colleagues, supervisors) to insure course of action.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in handling situations not covered by written, verbal directions.
• Open to change, manages change positively, willingly evaluates and adapts actions as the hospital and external healthcare environment changes.
• Seeks additional tasks during times of light workload, recognizes duties to be performed although not directly assigned.
• Adheres to attendance, punctuality, meal break and rest period policies.
• Follows dress code and maintains professional appearance at all times.
• Demonstrates willingness to assist/orient new employees and work with students/interns as they learn about the healthcare industry.
• Willingness to adjust personal schedule periodically as workload fluctuates and department needs require.
• Identifies and makes recommendations for department processes to improve in service effectiveness and efficiency.
• Takes responsibility to complete initial/annual competencies as directed.
• Willingly keeps up with information necessary for job, identifies learning needs.
• Attends 100% of department meetings or reviews presented information.
• Assumes responsibility for continuing education requirements if applicable.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of safe body mechanics preferred.
• Customer service demeanor required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• None required.

SPECIFIC JOB EXPERIENCE

• 1 year previous scheduling experience.
• Medical terminology experience preferred.
• Ability to operate office equipment required to fulfill job duties.
• Computer knowledge.
• Good typing skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to utilize Electronic Health Care Record system for documentation to patients account/record.