Surgery Scheduler Nurse - Des Moines, United States - Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC

Description

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Iowa Orthopedic Center is looking to add a Surgery Scheduling RN Professional to join our team Our full-time position is scheduled Monday through Friday - no nights, no weekends, no holidays Care for patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric.

This position schedules surgeries and procedures for all our providers accurately and in a timely manner.

Our Surgery Scheduling team is an integral part of our crew and keeps our clinics and surgery locations flowing smoothly.

Why Choose Iowa Ortho:

Center of Excellence:
Physician-owned orthopedic clinic and surgery center dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to the people of central Iowa. Discover why Iowa Ortho is a recognized center of excellence in orthopedic care.

Cutting-Edge Environment:
Work in a state-of-the-art facility that embraces the latest advancements in medical technology.

Team Atmosphere:
Join a collaborative team that supports one another and is committed to enhancing patient care.

Professional Growth:
Benefit from opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.

Join our team and be a part of our commitment to delivering gold-standard healthcare

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Schedule all surgery/procedures for the Iowa Ortho Physicians, including the main operating room, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Day Surgery Center, etc.

and all applicable hospitals
Assist patients to obtain all pre-operative clearances, history and physicals (H&P's) in a timely manner ensuring that the patient's surgical procedures are performed in the safest facility
Call representatives for surgical equipment as needed for each case. Document date, time, and representative to whom we spoke
Handle all incoming phone calls from physicians, patients and hospitals in a timely courteous manner
Prepare all hospital sheets and distribute them daily

Ensure that a packet of information has been sent or hand delivered to each patient regarding the type of surgery the patient is having and instructions to be followed, such as arrival time at the hospital, no food or water after midnight, etc.

Make sure that the information given to the patient is documented in the patient file
Assist with other tasks as assigned

Requirements:
Current Iowa Registered Nursing license required
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Proficient knowledge of computers
Ability to use appropriate English, spelling and grammar
Use of calculators and basic math skills needed


WORKING CONDITION AND CRITICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to sit at a computer terminal for at least eight hours a day
Use of hands, fingers, and sense of feeling in order to keyboard at a computer terminal
Ability to hear and speak clearly
Ability to have conversations on the phone with various individuals
Ability to read
Visual abilities in order to work at a computer terminal for at least eight hours a day


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