OR Surgical Technologist Scheduler-Full-Time Days

• Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Surgical Services Administration Job Family Clerical Work Shift Days (United States of America) Summary Responsible for scheduling patients for surgery and producing daily schedules for surgical areas.
• Responsibilities include entering and updating data, as well as monitoring, verifying and confirming final schedules.
• Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.
• The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.
• In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Extracts patient demographic data from surgical information sheets or phone notifications and inputs into operating room scheduling system Monitors schedules for missing specialty service appointments and discrepancies in type of room and equipment assigned for specific procedures and contacts appropriate service to confirm or resolve Determines the order in which the patients are scheduled, by reviewing procedures, time needed, ancillary resource availability, surgeon block, etc. and schedules cases in accordance with policy Adjust operating room schedules according to written guidelines and/or verbal communications and if necessary, communicates changes to surgeon’s offices and others Communicates the need for special instruments, supplies and equipment to Operating Room personnel Schedules pre-admission appointments when case is scheduled and informs the physician office of date/time Works with Management to make any recommendations for potential database maintenance in computerized scheduling system Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job: Education and Formal Training: High school diploma or equivalent required Graduate of a Surgical Technologist course required OR 2 years surgical experience required Work Experience: 2 years experience as surgical technologist in operating room preferred OR 2 years experience where primary function of position was utilizing an automated block scheduling system to schedule the use of operating rooms/physician offices preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Knowledge of basic scheduling requirements and use and functions of an automated surgical scheduling system Knowledge of medical/surgical terminology Planning and organizational skills Problem solving skills Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to work effectively with others Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, Microsoft suite and database software in performing work assignments Thoroughness, initiative Physical Requirements: Work is moderately physical and mentally demanding Required Licenses and Certifications Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.