Job detail

Operating Room Scheduler

Three Wire Systems

#Surgical Services #Medical Terminology #Anesthesia #S3 #Operating Room Scheduling #Perioperative Leadership #MHS Genesis #Essentris #Tier 3 Background Investigation

Quick overview

Manage Main Operating Room surgical schedules, block time utilization, and case coordination to ensure efficient OR operations. Responsible for data entry into scheduling systems, developing daily templates, and maintaining accurate documentation of OR activity.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or GED and basic knowledge of medical terminology. Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of passing a Tier 3 background investigation and a health screening.

high schoolOrganizational SkillsDocumentationCommunication SkillsMedical TerminologyMicrosoft OfficeData EntrySurgical SchedulingCase CoordinationMHS GenesisBlock Time Management

Job description

Essential job functions

Duties

include but not limited to:
Managing Main Operating Room surgical schedules, block time utilization, case coordination, and communication with surgical services, anesthesia, and perioperative leadership to support efficient OR operations.
Receiving surgical requests, validating submitted information, and scheduling surgery to completion.
Entering data into S3 or other computer scheduling systems without error (typographical, spelling, or missing fields).
Notifying the OR Operations Officer or service team chief when special equipment, machines, or grafts are requested.
Developing Daily Schedules, Advanced Schedules, and Templates, and printing the next day's preliminary schedule by 0800 for review and approval by the OR Operations Officer.
Tracking and releasing OR block time seven (7) calendar days prior to the OR date.
Maintaining accurate and complete documentation of schedule-related OR activity, including tracking and reporting to the element chief or OR designee.
Importing data into Essentris.
Reviewing procedural lists and codes, conferring with coders to maintain currency, and updating lists at least quarterly.

Position is performed onsite at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD).

Minimum/General Experience

Experience in medical or surgical scheduling (operating room scheduling preferred).
Proficiency with scheduling software (MHS Genesis) and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong organizational and communication skills, and knowledge of medical terminology.

Minimum Education/Certification

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency; basic medical terminology required. No certification required.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen (no foreign passport holders).
Must be able to pass a Tier 3 background investigation and a Childcare Background Check (CBC), including fingerprint cards for each state of residence.
Must complete a health examination and immunization screening on the required DHA Contracted Health Care Worker form prior to performance.

Position is contingent upon contract award.