Perioperative Scheduling Specialist

The Perioperative Scheduling Specialist administers schedules for procedures and surgery cases. This position communicates patient information to Physicians, Supervisors, and Managers, and recommends timekeeping solutions to the daily schedules. This role collaborates with Nursing Leadership, Anesthesiologist Practice Groups, Case Management, Bed Placement, other Nursing Units, and FPN offices, to ensure consistency with each department's schedules. In addition to the collaborative communication, this position assists with supply and inventory management, and patient throughout by being a resource for bedside caregivers.
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Schedule surgeries, appointments, tests, and procedures specific to their physician practice in-person or by phone, using Electronic Health Record.

• Coordinate external vendors, multiple physicians, and surgery locations, as required.

• Coordinate insurance, including verification of coverage and obtaining prior authorization, as required.

• Balance the schedule, to support the need for elective cases and add on cases daily.

• Prepare data, including case information, and provide reports, as required or requested.

• Submit charges for accurate and timely billing, as required.

• Effectively communicate and coordinate all cases coming, and going between patient families, clinical areas, providers, FPN offices, and others, as needed.

• Submit the daily on-call schedule.

• Revise and updates surgical schedule with changes and additions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year Healthcare/ Patient Care- Required

• Associate's Degree in Health or Business related field- Preferred

• 2 years Healthcare- Preferred

• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

• High School Diploma/GED- Required

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.