Memorial Hermann

Integrated health system delivering patient-centered care

OR Coordinator/Scheduler - Surgery Scheduling

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited StatesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
One year of supervisory experience is preferred and may be required in some departments.
Ability to read and write and perform duties following oral and written instructions.
Ability to work various shifts for extended periods as determined by the director.
Ability to perform duties requiring standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
One or more years of surgery scheduling experience and medical terminology or background are preferred.
Excellent computer and communication skills are required.
Epic scheduling experience is preferred.
Excellent communication, teamwork, phone etiquette, critical thinking, surgical terminology spelling and pronunciation, attention to detail, troubleshooting, and consistent follow-through are required.

Responsibilities

Schedule patients in multiple procedural areas for two hospitals, coordinating patients, procedures, vendors, and special equipment needs accurately.
Assist the OR Environment/Holding Area Clinical Manager with planning, organizing, and scheduling department workload and making daily work assignments.
Assist the OR Environment/Holding Area Clinical Manager with managing departmental employees by providing daily performance feedback as required, giving input into performance appraisals, conducting quality inspections, participating in interviews, and supervising employee training processes.
Inspect the physical condition of the facility and take appropriate corrective actions.
As needed, assist with physical preparation of patients and the physical environment according to the age and needs of the patient population; transport and transfer patients as necessary.
Function as a porter between departments, ensuring required medical supplies, information, specimens, and products are delivered in a timely fashion.
Collaborate with the Holding Area Nurse to provide staffing resources to the Holding Area.
Ensure safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adhere to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Meet requirements for mandatory and continuing education and skills competency, support department-based goals, and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

One year of surgery scheduling experience and medical terminology or background.
Epic scheduling experience.
One year of supervisory experience; in some departments, this may be required.

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

OR Coordinator/ Scheduler - Surgery Scheduling
*Full time; 9am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday
*1+ year of surgery scheduling experience and medical terminology / background preferred
*Excellent computer & communication skills
*Epic scheduling experience preferred
This position is located at Memorial Hermann Southeast.

OR COORDINATOR / SCHEDULER Duties:

Position responsible for performing complex and diversified duties for the department. Responsible for the scheduling of patients in multiple procedural areas for two hospitals. This role requires consistent, accurate scheduling of patients, procedures, vendors and special equipment needs. Excellent communication skills, team work, phone etiquette, critical thinking, surgical terminology (spelling and pronunciation), attention to detail, trouble shooting and consistent follow through a must for this position. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Position responsible for performing complex and diversified duties for the department. Responsible for the scheduling of patients in multiple procedural areas for two hospitals. This role requires consistent, accurate scheduling of patients, procedures, vendors and special equipment needs. Excellent communication skills, team work, phone etiquette, critical thinking, surgical terminology (spelling and pronunciation), attention to detail, trouble shooting and consistent follow through a must for this position. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Licenses/Certifications: (none)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred, in some departments may be required
Ability to read and write and perform duties following oral and written instruction.
Ability to work various shifts for extended periods as determined by the director
Ability to perform duties requiring standing, walking, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds

Principal Accountabilities

Assists the OR Environment/Holding Area Clinical Manager with: planning, organizing, scheduling department workload, and making daily work assignments.
Assists the OR Environment/Holding Area Clinical Manager with managing departmental employees: provides daily performance feedback to employees as required, gives input into performance appraisals, conducts quality inspections, participates in interviews, and supervises employee training processes.
Inspects physical condition of facility and takes appropriate corrective actions.
As needed, will assist with physical preparation of patient and physical environment according to the age/needs of the patient/population served. Transports and transfers patients as necessary. Functions as a porter between departments ensuring required medical supplies, information, specimens, and products are delivered in a timely fashion.
Collaborates with Holding Area Nurse to provide staffing resources to the Holding Area.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.

About the Company

Memorial Hermann

Integrated health system delivering patient-centered care

Memorial Hermann Health System is a nonprofit, community-owned health system serving the Greater Houston area with more than 260 care delivery sites. It delivers safe, high-quality, patient-centered care through an integrated network that combines clinical expertise with advanced technology. The system differentiates itself through its community ownership, value-driven culture, and broad network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. Its goal is to improve regional health outcomes by providing comprehensive, accessible care and leveraging innovation to personalize treatment.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $5M
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 1907

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