Practice Surgical Scheduler - Gastroenterology Practice

Concord Hospital • Concord, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Practice Manager, and/or Assistant Practice Manager, and under the direction of the providers, is responsible for the pre-operative interview of patients and appropriate scheduling of surgical procedures. Works closely with hospital or facility where procedure will be performed to make appropriate arrangements, and assists in coordination of meetings, as well as provider, clinic, surgery and on-call schedules.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of one year experience as a surgical coordinator, preferably in an acute care/medical surgical setting.
• Regularly lift, carry or push/pull less than 10 pounds.
• Frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 pounds.
• Repetitive motion, hear, reach, sit, and speak.
• Perform activities that require fine motor skills.
• Depth perception, far vision, and near vision.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree (A.D.)and/or Diploma in Nursing is desirable, but not required.
• Clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates, with patient, family and facility, surgery or surgical procedures.
• Interviews and educates patient for surgery.
• Ensures accuracy of all procedures, paperwork, testing and appointments.
• Acts as primary resource for the surgical patient and the surgeon.
• Maintains relationships with outside offices, facilities and hospital departments.
• Assists with the coordination of provider, resident, office, surgical and on-call schedule where appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED