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The Impact You Can Make The Surgical Scheduler is responsible for obtaining detailed and accurate information on all surgical cases scheduled in the Operating Room, Day Surgery and various other departments including Cardiac Cath lab, Interventional Radiology, and GI lab. The information is used to generate an efficient and effective daily OR Schedule taking into consideration the needs of the patient, surgeons and anesthesia. The Glens Falls Hospital Impact Mission Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting * *How You Will Fulfill Your Potential Responsibilities * · Schedules and coordinates all surgical procedures in accordance with the established surgical suite rules. · Selects appropriate procedure in Cerner; uses best judgement in determining the appropriate length of procedure and turn over time needed based on history. · Creates booking appointment in Cerner’s appointment book and pre-registration using booking slips from offices. Verifies that the booking slip, consents, and H&Ps match · Maintains physician schedules and vacation schedules to monitor the release of OR block time; works with Service Leaders to have the most up to date preference cards tied to the procedures. Notifies surgeon’s offices of surgery start times. Enters anesthesia staff on schedule. · Schedules pain management blocks by reviewing incoming referrals and medical records to determine appropriate physician and calls patients giving them date and instructions. Coordinates needle localization, sentinel nodes, and lithotripsy. · Makes changes to the schedule as necessary, communication to appropriate personnel and patients if required. Communicates arrival times to patients when needed. · Considers staffing needs and calls necessary departments with concerns of late day cases. · Answers phone in a polite, friendly, respectful manner and relays messages to appropriate resource in a timely manner *Education & Experience * High School diploma or equivalent * Medical terminology and prior experience in scheduling in a hospital or operating room preferred * Cerner experience preferred * *Licenses, Certifications, Registrations N/A Skills and Abilities * High level of professionalism and strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize effectively * Strong communication skills; comfortable communicating with providers, nurses, patients * Strong computer skills (MS Office, Cerner) and ability to solve basic math problems Communities We Serve Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. * *Salary Range The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $18.00 to $23.59 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements. * *Benefits Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be foundhere. Job: Administrative/Clerical* *Title: *Surgical Scheduler Location: NY-Glens Falls Requisition ID: 240H4