Senior Coordinator, Scheduling

Job Summary
The Scheduling Coordinator performs the scheduling of cases performed within the Operating Room, One Day Surgery and Physician Offices.

Reports to: OR Manager/Director Surgical Services

FLSA: Non-exempt

Your experience matters

Valley View Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a new employee joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Job Requirements
Minimum Education: High school diploma 

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Strong computer and telephone skills required. Must possess strong communication skills. 

Must be able to prioritize work.

Minimum Work Experience
Three (3) years of secretarial experience Preferred

Essential Functions
Collaborates with One Day Surgery Charge Nurse, OR Charge Nurse, nursing units and other departments to facilitate surgical schedule and patient progression.
Notifies blood bank, radiology, PACU, materials supply technician and OR Charge Nurse of special One Day Surgery patient needs or add-on cases or cancellations.
Provides typing, word processing, and personal computer support in preparing written communication for the department.
Acquires complete and accurate information regarding patients and procedures and communicates to appropriate persons.
Answers telephone, documents and communicates messages promptly and accurately.
Orders and stocks supplies from General Stores as needed and ensures appropriate inventory levels for office supplies, and equipment for department.
Prepares and enters patient charges and other patient information into computerized scheduling system.
Receives and routes all incoming mail for the One Day Surgery.
Faxes/delivers patient information or physician orders as requested by the nursing staff.
Maintains necessary medical forms to be assembled for specific procedures performed in the department.
Maintains organized filing system of One Day Surgery records for the department.

About our Health System 

Valley View Medical Center 100 bed hospital located in Fort Mohave, AZ, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

Connect with our Nursing Support recruiting specialist 

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Meranda Smith by email at [email protected]

EEOC Statement

"Valley View Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valley View Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.