GENERAL SUMMARY: Coordinates OR surgery schedules to maximize efficient use of operating rooms, equipment, and staff. Responsibilities: Works with physician offices to gather information needed to schedule surgeries consistent with department guidelines and accommodating physicians? requests and patients? needs.| Assigns operating suites and equipment and blocks times to maximize efficient use of resources.| Ensures that necessary demographic, billing and insurance information is entered into electronic medical records and coordinates with Patient Admitting as needed to prevent delays in scheduled surgery.| May reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - High School diploma equivalency - 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: - Minimal of two years in a healthcare setting. - Familiar with insurances/authorizations.

Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals Department: Motor City Ortho Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable