Scheduler

Ardent Health Services•Pocatello, ID

35d

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Surgery Scheduler-Unit Secretary in Pocatello, ID. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma and tertiary care center and home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Completion of a medical secretarial training course or equivalent previous medical office experience.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Responsible for booking the daily surgical schedule, utilizing the scheduling policy.
Schedules cases according to the resources available, such as equipment, beds, and instrumentation.
Coordinates cases with anesthesia, radiology, lab, pathology, endoscopy, or respiratory therapy, and booking in the appropriate computer program area.
Notifies the manufacturer representatives that cases are booked that require their equipment, prosthesis, or supplies.
Validates physician vacation time on a quarterly/weekly basis to ensure that unused surgical times are released to all physicians.
Verifies that inpatient/outpatient cases are booked appropriately according to the CMS guidelines.
Performs reception and secretarial needs for the perioperative department.