Patient Scheduler - Operating Room
About The Position
Coordinates the scheduling of all surgical procedures and secretarial functions within the Department of Surgical Services. Serves as a front-line representative for the organization. Communicates with the clinics and/or other sources to obtain demographic and financial information for the purpose of scheduling surgical procedures. Able to run various reports from the surgical scheduling system. Performs standard and advanced secretarial duties under limited supervision. Requires extensive knowledge of department policies and procedures and operates under a high level of technical skills.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous secretarial experience
- Good communication and customer service skills to gather and exchange information with patients, families, hospital staff members, physicians and clinics.
- Independent thinking, ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, attention to detail, ability to handle multi-tasking and change in priorities.
- Concise written communication skills and keyboarding skills required.
- PC skills and experience with Windows and Microsoft office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in patient contact, hospital or office/clinic.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
