"Surgery Scheduler- Surgery Admin- F/T, Day Shift"

Surgery Scheduler- Surgery Admin- F/T, Day Shift

Req ID: 109924

Location: Orange, California

Division: Medical Center

Department: Surgery Admin

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range Minimum: USD $29.40/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum: USD $42.14/Hr.

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

The Perioperative Surgery Coordinator is responsible for accurately scheduling patients for surgical procedures to ensure the most effective use of Operating Room time. Will coordinate all necessary ancillary services, clinical equipment, and anesthesia assignments to ensure availability of appropriate staff and equipment. Acts as a liaison between admissions and operating room. Notifies departments, services, and physicians if surgery date/time is rescheduled as necessary. Responsible for identification of errors, troubleshooting issues, and the preparation and distribution of reports. Verifies physician privileges, performs data entry and reception duties.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Strong data entry skills
• Previous experience as an admitting worker or surgery scheduler
• Must demonstrate general understanding of medical terminology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with UC policies and procedures
• Experience with computer software programs such as MS Office, Signature, TDS

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.