Scheduler B - OR Support - Danbury Hospital - Danbury, CT

Northwell Health • Danbury, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better. This position at Danbury Hospital is responsible for scheduling all surgical and endoscopic procedures, completing necessary paperwork, closing out surgical procedures in the scheduling system, entering charges, and performing related office functions.

Requirements

• Data entry and MS Word required.
• Minimum one year of experience.

Nice To Haves

• MS Excel
• knowledge of scheduling systems
• medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgical and endoscopic cases in an accurate & efficient manner.
• Closes out procedures utilizing scheduling software.
• Demonstrates knowledge of charge capture systems and applications.
• Prepares, prints and distributes daily operating room schedule.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical specialties, their related procedures with room and equipment requirements.
• Demonstrates competence in the use of all office equipment including copiers, printers, computers and faxes.
• Completes requisitions for office supplies.
• Monitors inventory and maintains records for same.
• Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients and significant others.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment.
• Prioritizes responsibilities.
• Compiles reports for surgical services regarding scheduling/post case data.
• Performs secretarial functions for manager as needed.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team Member Discounts

What This Job Offers

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