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Lead OR Scheduler

HCA Healthcare, Englewood, CO, United States


Hourly Wage Estimate: $19.94 – $29.91 / hour

Learn more about the benefits offered ( https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards ) for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Lead OR Scheduler with HCA HealthONE Swedish you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary
This position supports the mission of Swedish Medical Center by optimizing the quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person. Under the supervision of the clerical coordinator, performs surgery scheduling for all OR’s, Procedural Areas (i.e., GI and Cath Lab) and the Pre-Procedure Unit. When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. The Lead Scheduler (LS) position builds upon the core functions of the OR scheduler. The LS maintains scheduling responsibilities while incorporating advanced knowledge and skills while serving as the subject matter expert for the Meditech OR Scheduling Grid. Advanced skills will include responsibilities to oversee the orientation of new Surgery Schedulers, preparing monthly metrics, and managing surgery blocks in collaboration with the Business Manager. The LS exemplifies and instills in others, the ICARE program, and also exhibits excellent inter-departmental and intra-department communication skills. The LS will serve as a role model to coworkers by reflecting the behavioral standards and values of Swedish Medical Center as set for the by the facility.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Complies with hospital/departmental policies and procedures (i.e., attendance, mandatory education, safety, infection control, etc.)

Respects patient rights by maintaining patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality

Attends unit specific education sessions

Establish and build strong relationships across a broad range of departments and roles

Ability to utilize databases, spreadsheet, word processing to schedule procedures and develop metric reports

Ability to prioritize competing priorities

Attention to detail while accurately performing data entry

Position Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration: None Required

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Formal training course in medical terminology preferred

Experience: Must be able to type 40-40 WPM. Good customer service skills and communication skills are required. Basic computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Meditech are preferred. A strong candidate will have a solid grasp of surgical terminology and surgical procedures. Previous experience in the OR environment will be helpful for the candidate seeking employment in this capacity

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Basic to advanced knowledge of computers; skills with scheduling systems preferred; typing and word processing skills required; intermediate to advanced knowledge and skills in medical terminology. Communicates positively and professionally with all internal and external customers

Benefits
HCA HealthONE Swedish, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive benefits

for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

Wellbeing support,

including free counseling and referral services

Time away from work

programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

Education support

through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

Additional benefits

for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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.

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