Job Information
University of Utah Operating Room Scheduling Coordinator, School of Dentistry in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 06/11/2024
Requisition Number PRN38838B
Job Title PS Coordinator, Scheduling
Working Title Operating Room Scheduling Coordinator, School of Dentistry
Job Grade C
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday, hours may vary depending on clinic needs.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $16.00 – 21.29
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Job Summary
The Operating Room Scheduling Coordinator provides patient coordination, scheduling, and administrative support for the University of Utah School of Dentistry operating room services. This position will provide scheduling support for operating room services across various hospitals and various providers.
As a member of the School of Dentistry team you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, andPROMISE standardsof the organization. You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Essential Functions
Supporting patient operations with overall care coordination for patients seeking operating room services for the School of Dentistry.
Acting as a liaison between providers and patients in the coordination and scheduling of their surgical care.
Ensuring that all related patient appointments for operating room services are secured in a timely manner.
Answering phones and following up with patients in securing their surgery appointments.
Coordinating with various hospitals to secure operating room appointments.
Ensuring proper billing and protocols are followed.
Schedules surgery consultation visits in Epic for various providers.
Coordinates with prior authorization teams to ensure prior authorization of services is secured.
Coordinates with financial advocates as necessary for patients with financial hardship.
Manages the operating room services email.
Providing administrative support for operating room coordination.
Coordinates and manages providers calendars, schedules, and OR block times.
Providing customer service support for patients related to operating room care.
Acting to ensure clinic policies and processes are followed.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Comments
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience working in an office or clinic, with an emphasis in scheduling, or a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); and demonstrated effective communication, human relations, and computer skills required. Some areas of assignment require completion of a medical terminology course, certification related to specific area, and/or additional years of related experience.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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