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Schedules non-emergency surgeries for Main OR and Ambulatory Surgery. Responsible for checking surgery schedule daily for appropriateness of procedure codes, equipment needs, procedure wording, entity specific procedures, and verification of anesthesia coverage. Checks reports daily to verify services required from other departments and surgeon suspension list. Trains new personnel in surgery scheduling. Responds to surgeon office needs and changes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Coordinates with managers about issues/problems with tools/times. Avoids scheduling conflicts by monitoring surgery schedules and making sure requests line up. Runs daily reports to verify accuracy of preference card and equipment. Uses fax/telephone to notify specialty department; utilizes software to find information. Communicates with Medical Records and Professional Staff Services as necessary. Schedules surgical procedures by phone, fax, and email including spcial equipment, correct preference card, patient demograp...Surgery, Scheduling, Coordinator, Office, Healthcare, Business Services