Surgical Scheduler- Pain Management- Full Time

Facility/Security/Support Services

Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital

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

Responsibilities:

• Works with physician offices to gather information needed to schedule surgeries consistent with department guidelines and accommodating physician's requests and patient's 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.

Minimum Qualifications: - High School diploma equivalency - 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Preferred Experience:

• Minimal of two years in a healthcare setting. - Familiar with insurances/authorizations.