Coordinator, OR Scheduling- Periop Business Office- University Hospital

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

Oversees the management of the administrative functions of the Operating Room to ensure they are operating according to established standards; reports to and takes direction from the Perioperative Director and Nurse Manager; works with departmental Chairs and Director of Operations to address concerns of the Surgery staff and acts as a liaison between Chairs, Director of Operations, and staff; works with the department’s Clinical Supervisors concerning issues with clinical operating room nursing services, staff and equipment; oversees the Surgical Office staff to include training and preparing performance evaluations; monitors patient utilization data, surgery schedules, and oversees human resources functions of the Operating room, including recruitment and management of staff and approving and/or acknowledging time sheets and/or leave reports; works with the appropriate personnel and coordinates the daily Operating Room schedule for Inpatient and Outpatient procedures; manages business operations throughout the Operating Room, including creation, implementation, and results facilitation of all scheduling functions to maximize efficiencies and maintain budget controls; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required; related duties as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and four years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in a healthcare setting. Directly related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Current licensure as RN or LPN with the state of Alabama is preferred.