Operating Room Schedulers are responsible for the scheduling and coordination of all surgical procedures performed in Perioperative Services Division as well as any other location requiring Anesthesia involvement and support. Incumbent must be knowledgeable of EPIC or similar patient electronic medical record system, surgical procedures, and be aware of the specialized equipment and instrumentation needed for various surgical procedures.
Apply By April 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- High School diploma or equivalent work experience / training
- 3 Years experience outpatient complex surgical case scheduling at a Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma Center
- Recent experience utilizing Epic or similar patient electronic medical record system
- Demonstrate the ability to critically think and analyze each surgical case and determine what is needed prior to scheduling the case.
- Ability to be exible and adapts quickly to a high stressed environment.
- Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate, problem solve, and develop solutions. Demonstrate knowledge of various surgical procedures.
- Demonstrate skills with navigating through computer environments including hardware, operating system, software, and application software to perform research, run reports, analyze case procedures, review preference cards, equipment, and supplies for the Operating Room.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to convey clear and concise information to appropriate audience.
- Demonstrate organizational skills to complete multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and develop creative solutions to resolve problems.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail to recognize and correct errors in a surgical case. Ability to set priorities and organize work independently.
- Ability to work effectively and independently under pressure.
- Ability to spell, understand, and interpret surgical and medical terminology.
- Ability to plan assignments and monitor own performance according to priorities as demonstrated by regularly meeting established deadlines.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures and their interpretation and enforcement.
- Ability to integrate the understanding of UCDHS' goals and objectives, commitments and projections within a service- oriented healthcare environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in relevant field
- 5 Years experience outpatient complex surgical case scheduling at a Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma Center
Key Responsibilities
- 40% - Patient Surgical Case Assessment and Scheduling
- 20% - Ancillary Appointment Coordination and Scheduling
- 20% - Conict Resolution, Case Escalation, and Data Verication and Management
- 10% - Resource Planning and Coordination
- 10% - Administrative and Other Duties
Department Overview
Perioperative Services is a large division comprised of departments including the Operating Rooms, Pre-Op and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Departments, Pre-Anesthesia Clinic, Anesthesia, Sterile Processing Department, GI Lab and Interventional Pulmonary Procedural Department.
Position Information
- Salary or Pay Range: $29.16 - $48.97
- Salary Frequency: Hourly
- Salary Grade: 135
- UC Job Title: ADMIN OFCR 2 CX
- UC Job Code: 004263
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100%
- Shift (Work Schedule): 8 hours
- Location: 48X (4868XST)
- Union Representation: CX-Clerical/Admin
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is 100% on-site
- This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.
Benefits
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* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff
Physical Demands
- Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Mental Demands
- Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work Environment
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
This position is directly responsible for providing support to Perioperative Services locations across UC Davis Health.
Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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