Outpatient Surgery Scheduler

Cook Children's Healthcare • Prosper, TX

125d

About The Position

The Outpatient Pediatric Surgery Scheduler serves as liaison between the clinic and Surgical Services department in order to appropriately schedule patients for a variety of surgical procedures. The Scheduler plays a critical role in maintaining the efficiency and productivity of the general surgeon's practice. The Scheduler is responsible for collaboratively booking all surgical procedures and collecting all pertinent patient and financial information prior to procedures. Communication, organization and flexibility skills are paramount to this position.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a related field.
• Broad knowledge of medical terminology.
• Typing accuracy of 60 words per minute desired.
• Comfortable with computer programs and software, fax machines, email, printers, copy machines.
• Exceptional communication, organization and flexibility skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's course work and/or additional business courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the clinic and Surgical Services department.
• Schedule patients for a variety of surgical procedures.
• Maintain the efficiency and productivity of the general surgeon's practice.
• Collaboratively book all surgical procedures.
• Collect all pertinent patient and financial information prior to procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED