Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
Clinic And Schar Cancer
Fairfax, VA
Days

The Surgical Scheduler is responsible for scheduling all surgical procedures and ensuring that the appropriate clinical and insurance coding information is collected for the surgery schedule. This role receives scheduling requests from various sources, including providers, call centers, and clinics, and schedules the procedure following established guidelines and leadership directions. The Surgical Scheduler plays a pivotal role in the surgical team, ensuring that all procedures are efficiently scheduled and coordinated. This position is vital for maintaining the smooth operation of the surgical unit, as accurate scheduling impacts everything from patient care to resource allocation. By effectively managing the surgery schedule, the Scheduler ensures that patients receive timely care and that the surgical team can operate efficiently. This role supports day-to-day operations and contributes significantly to the overall quality of healthcare delivery at Inova.

Job Responsibilities
Schedules and coordinates all surgical procedures, ensuring adequate time is allocated according to the physician's historical OR time slots. • Assesses and schedules similar surgeries on dates, times, and locations to make the most of the surgeon's availability, and increasing OR utilization and staff efficiency. • Coordinates special equipment, instruments, and supply requests with appropriate interdepartmental OR care teams, ensuring accurate resources for each surgery. • Resolves scheduling conflicts by developing and leveraging a strong partnership with the OR Clinical Coordinator or designee. • Identifies and obtains missing patient information, equipment needs, CPT codes, and special requests from the physician's office for a complete and accurate surgical posting. • Identifies and improves scheduling workflow deficiencies through collaboration with surgeons and clinical leadership, focusing on simplification, clarity, and ease of operation. Manages equitable and fair OR scheduling between surgeons, prioritizing patient safety, patient access, and safe working conditions.

Additional Requirements

Experience - 3 years of scheduling experience in a healthcare revenue setting, or 2 years of scheduling experience at Inova.
Education - High School diploma or equivalent.