Job Details

Description:
Summary:

This position supports Interventional Services providing clerical assistance and scheduling for Surgical Services supporting multiple service lines. TWO years of direct OR Scheduling experience required.

Essential Functions:

• The OR scheduler must able to efficiently and effectively use the resources surrounding operativeevents, by accurate and timely scheduling of cases, personnel and materials according to policies,
  procedure and guidelines.
• Must review perioperative/ procedures, to identify any gross inaccuracies and missing data elements.
• Checks daily schedule for completeness and accuracy.
• Verifies discrepancies and coordinate change to manager.
• Prepares daily schedule according to established policy, make copies, distribute to designateddepartments. Secures patients chart and prepatory exams i.e. history and physicals, lab, x rays, previous
  procedure reports, EKG's, consents etc.
• Performs specific scheduling functions with in case blocks, using KASIS, CIPS, moving cases from casedepot, rescheduling cases, edit cases, and maintaining wait lists.
• When scheduling includes turn around times and case lengths.
• Works closely with surgeons, OR Scheduling administrators, department medical assistants, surgeonsand other surgery schedulers as needed.
• Reconciles cases completed with computer scheduling systems.
• Answers telephones, communicates schedules, schedule changes, add on's to physicians, chargenurse, coordinating nurse, and other staff/ departments as necessary.
• Knows when to seek additional information, prioritizes, and performs several functions simultaneouslyand on a consistent basis.
• Originates departments downtime procedures when necessary.

Grade 6

Basic Qualifications

• Demonstrates satisfactory competence in computer data entry systems similar to those used with Kaiser Permanente, or proficiency in work processing applications.
• Must have a working knowledge of PC's and ability to navigate in a Windows environment.
• Basic knowledge of office equipment (fax machine, copy machine, scanner).
• Ability to speak clearly, read, write and thoroughly understand English. Ability to learn and follow policy and procedures.
• Requires 2 years Surgery/ Procedure scheduling in either Operating Room, Clinic or Procedural area. Knowledge of surgical/ procedure supplies and equipment needing to be ordered.
• Skills Testing: MS office, Typing 30 WPM, Medical Terminology.

Primary Location: California,San Francisco,San Francisco 4131 Geary Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: San Francisco Hospital - Surgery Scheduling - 0206
Pay Range: $35.48 - $37.33 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest