Power Scheduler Sr. jobs in State College, PA

Job Summary

OR scheduler efficiently and accurately performs clerical functions related to the scheduling of OR cases.

Essential Job Functions

• Schedules patient surgeries for designated Operating rooms.
• Answers calls quickly and professionally.
• Receives, files, and distributes electronic intake.
• Schedules surgeries appropriately using tools available.
• Correct identification of patient, procedure, laterality, and surgeon. ( EX : wrong name or DOB, similar names).
• Contacts operating room to address special circumstances for operating room schedule.
• Attach correct surgeon specific preference card to scheduled case.
• Verifies day prior surgery schedule. To include surgery, laterality, anesthesia type, and surgeon.
• Ensures communication with all customers.
• Communicates with departments for add-on cases and cancellations for the same / next business day.
• Communicates with surgeon offices concerning scheduling issues.
• Maintains a good working relationship with both the department and other departments including surgeon offices.
• Interacts professionally with surgeon / surgeon office and all members of the health care team.
• Takes responsibility for asking for assistance when required.
• Informs supervisor, Manager, or Director of problematic situations and demonstrates ability to support recommendations.
• Actively participates in the anesthesia / OR scheduling daily huddle.
• Registration of patients that present for procedures at Surgery center locations. Applies only to staff when physically located at the surgery enter locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specialty Functions

• Contribute to the delivery of direct and indirect patient care by the following;
• Track block release for surgeons.
• Schedules C-sections for Obstetric physicians based on established guidelines.
• Works with anesthesia department for coordination of offsite anesthesia required procedures.
• Assists verification staff with providing patient information (intake form) when needed.
• Acts a resource for surgeon’s office with questions related to ability to view / utilize OR scheduled.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and / or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Terminology
• OR experience; RN or Surgical Technician.

License, Certification & Clearances

Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.

LEAN

Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements.

Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.

AAP / EEO

Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class.

Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic : goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Essential Absolute Necessity.

Marginal Minimal Necessity.

Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.

Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.

Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.

Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

Extreme Cold

Heights

Confined Spaces

Extreme Noise(>

85dB)

Mechanical Hazards

Use of Vibrating Tools

Operates Vehicle

Operates Heavy Equipment

Use of Lifting / Transfer Devices

Rotates All Shifts

8 Hours Shifts

10-12 Hours Shifts

On-Call

Overtime( 8 / hrs / shift; 40 / hr / wk)

Travel Between Sites

Direct Patient Care

Respirator Protective Equipment

Eye Protection

Head Protection (hard hat)

Hearing Protection

Hand Protection

Feet, Toe Protection

Body Protection

Latex Exposure

Solvent Exposure

Paint (direct use) Exposure

Dust (sanding) Exposure

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

Blood / Body Fluid Exposure

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

Mist Exposure

Wax Stripper (direct use)

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Laser Exposure

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Essential Absolute Necessity.

Marginal Minimal Necessity.

Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.

Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.

Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.

Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

Sitting

Walking

Climbing Stairs

Climbing Ladders

Standing

Kneeling

Squatting (Crouching)

Twisting / Turning

Keyboard / Computer Operation

Gross Grasp

Fine Finger Manipulation

Hand / Arm Coordination

Pushing / Pulling(lbs. of force)

Carry

Transfer / Push / Pull Patients

Seeing Near w / Acuity

Feeling (Sensation)

Color Vision

Hearing Clearly

Pulling / Pushing Objects Overhead

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

Reaching Forward

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Last updated : 2024-05-01