Position Overview
**JOB SUMMARY**
The OR Scheduling Coordinator Clinic schedules patient surgical procedures at various entities (hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, etc.) in accordance with established protocols including, but not limited to: obtaining accurate and detailed surgical orders from providers, completing any necessary paperwork for the hospital or surgical center, coordinating schedules with hospital, physicians and other groups, and informing the patient of surgery dates and times.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE**
Advises patient regarding all pertinent pre- and post-operative instructions (e.g., food, fluid, medication intake and restrictions prior to surgery). Confirms pertinent health information (e.g., allergies, current medications) prior to giving instructions.
Schedules and obtains pre-op evaluations and surgical clearance documentation from requested physicians or surgeons prior to surgery date, per protocol.
Enters surgery appoint...