The (per diem) Utilization Review Specialist coordinates scheduling of all surgical/endoscopic hospital admissions, pre-admission testing and operating room procedures. This individual seeks the assistance of the Nurse Manager in identifying cases, which require pre admission screening or have questionable admission criteria.

1. Produces an updated operating room schedule that reflects changes that are a result of calling each surgeon, confirming their surgical reservations.

2. Schedules, cancels, rearranges and updates the OR schedule as necessary. Communicates this information to other areas that assist in facilitating the care of patients at Sinai for surgery.

3. Arranges for call team staff coverage for weekend/holiday emergencies procedures and surgeries.

4. Maintains statistics for surgical volume by accounting actual Operating room records.

5. Maintains a customer friendly environment...