Scheduling Coordinator - LPN

Job DetailsJob Location

• Surgical
• Hospital -
• Manhattan,
• KS 66502Position
• Type:
• Full
• Time - 32 hrs or more per weekJob
• Shift: Days - 8 hr shiftsROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinates the scheduling of all Manhattan Surgical procedures, following facility policy and procedures, to meet the needs of patients and physicians. Schedules appointments and procedures according to facility policies, anesthesia staff availability, patient needs, and physician's block time. Coordinates schedule, assessing time and equipment availability; identifies conflicts and adjusts schedule as needed. Communicates with physician offices regularly regarding scheduled procedures and necessary paperwork. Maintains a positive attitude and displays professionalism when communicating with physician offices. Maintains open, professional communication with coworkers, vendors, and providers. Notifies department team leader of any schedule conflicts or concerns for department specific procedures (OR, Endoscopy, and Pain Management). Delivers surgery and procedure schedule to anesthesia providers daily. Works closely with Business Office personnel to ensure that required patient registration information is received from physician offices so reimbursement can be determined as much as possible preoperatively. Works closely with Preop/PACU team leader to ensure all required preoperative paperwork is received. Reviews schedule daily to ensure all history and physicals have been received. Tracks status of inpatient bed availability. Communicates any conflicts with the team leaders. Also communicates inpatient bed availability with physician offices. Notifies Operating Room Team Leader, Director of Nursing, Director of HIM, or COO whenever a surgical case is scheduled for which supply/implant costs will be unusually high or reimbursement is questionable. Obtains monthly on-call schedules from offices. Assists with other duties as assigned. Assists in other departments of MSH as needed. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in the state of Kansas required High school diploma required BLS certification required Experience in a surgical facility preferred Computer experience preferred Requires language skills adequate for written and interpersonal communication in American English. Require visual and auditory acuity adequate for frequent use of computers. Ability to sit for long periods and to perform desk and office activities.