Description
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Scheduler OR you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. Marks Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
St. Marks Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Scheduler OR where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
As the OR scheduler/Med Office Specialist at our facility, you will be responsible for the inputting of surgical cases from Surgeon offices and create the surgery schedule utilizing system policies. Provides customer friendly atmosphere to physician offices during telephone conversations and coordination of the surgery schedule. Our team has a passion for creating positive patient interactions and is dedicated to caring for the multi-faceted wellness of those we serve.
In this role:
- You will represent our hospital teams by interacting in a professional manner while coordinating surgery scheduled with physician offices.
- You will communicate inpatient admit numbers to the Patient Access Coordinator.
- You will coordinate anesthesia assignments between the OR, SMOPS, Endoscopy, Cath Lab, and other offices.
- You will coordinate with radiology for rad techs and c-arm coverage.
- You will correctly link the appropriate preference card(s) to the scheduled procedure.
- You will demonstrate accountability and problem solving skills.
- You will enter data accurately in CPCS system.
- You will formulate daily surgery schedule according to the rules of scheduling policy.
- You will foster positive relationships with staff, physicians, surgeons and offices.
- You will inform management of potential problems with patient, procedure, or surgeon equipment conflicts.
- You will maintain schedule to ensure proper and adequate anesthesia, nursing staff and equipment can be provided.
- You will notify the appropriate departments and personnel of schedule changes, additions and cancellations.
- You will provide printed schedules to appropriate parties at designated times.
- You will verify that "inpatient only" cases are appropriately scheduled.
- You will work with vendors for acquisition of special equipment, implants and supplies for procedures by request.
Qualifications:
- One year computer skills and medical terminology strongly preferred
- Background in medical terminology and surgical procedures preferred
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Previous OR experience strongly desired
For 150 years, St. Marks Hospital has provided a full-spectrum of healthcare services to Salt Lake City and its surrounding communities. As Utahs first hospital, St. Marks team members uphold a rich tradition of patient-centered, top-quality care at our 308 plus bed hospital. St Marks drives the development of some of the regions finest clinical service areas such as neurosciences, trauma, orthopedics, cardiac care and robotic surgery. St. Marks was named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list. This is the eighth time this hospital has been recognized with this honor as one of the top performing Teaching Hospitals in the U.S.
St. Marks has expanded emergency access to the communities we serve with two free standing emergency centers, Taylorsville Emergency Center and West Valley Emergency Center. Both locations have 10 plus patient rooms are staffed 24/7 by experienced board-certified emergency room physicians, nurses and support teams from St. Marks Hospital. In addition to ER care, both facilities give comprehensive imaging services, including computerized tomography (CT scan), Xray, and ultrasound as well as a fully-equipped medical laboratory.
Nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, St. Marks sits in a picturesque and ideal location. From our hospital doors its a quick commute to Salt Lakes urban and cultural benefits, and a short drive to outdoor adventures and Utahs glorious national parks.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Scheduler OR opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
