Scheduler

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital•Alexandria, LA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Coordinates the scheduling of surgical procedures following facility policy and procedures to meet the needs of the patient and physician. Perform responsibilities of pre-certifying and insurance verification for scheduled cases. Reports To: Patient Access Director Classification: Non-Exempt QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or GED required. Two years clerical experience in medical facility or office preferred. Computer experience required with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to speak effectively to internal and external customers required. Ability to speak English language required. Position may require attendance for facility opening beginning at 5am or earlier. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE Category III, office environment RESPONSIBILITIES Considers priorities and special needs when scheduling preoperative appointments and surgical procedures. 1.1 Schedules appointments and procedures according to policies on nursing and anesthesia staff availability, patient needs and physician’s block time. 1.2 Coordinates surgical preoperative appointment schedule with clinical preoperative activates. 1.3 Maintains schedule according to procedure and physician’s time and staffing requirements. 1.4 Coordinates schedule assessing time and equipment availability; identifies conflicts and adjusts schedule as needed. 1.5 Prepares appointment schedule and Surgery Schedule for review by the Operating Room Supervisor so that adjustments may be made as required. Assumes clerical duties and responsibilities as necessary. 2.1 May open and distribute mail according to facility policy. 2.3 Coordinates obtaining diagnostic tests and places diagnostic test reports in appropriate section of patient medical record. May perform duties of the admitting Receptionist and/or Biller as needed. Participates in cross-training as needed within the Admissions Department. Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 300 pounds with assistance of at least one coworker, on a regular basis. The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least two hours per day. WORK ENVIRONMENT 1. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital A Patient-Focused, Physician-Owned Hospital The Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital provides specialized care for patients with specific, non-critical and non-emergent surgical admissions. The ultimate goal of the facility is to assist patients throughout their stay to a successful recovery, by providing a setting and care that is a more effective delivery of health care. This is accomplished by providing a comfortable home-like setting, in which a caring professional staff works to insure the highest level of patient care in a more cost-effective setting. Family support and involvement is promoted and encourage as well. This supports the patient’s self-image as “other-wise healthy” and facilitates a speedier return to the community, reducing health care costs and strengthening the economy at large. The surgical hospital offers procedures for the following specialties: ENT, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, oral surgery, orthopedics, pain management, plastic surgery, podiatry and urology. In addition to surgical services, Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital has an imaging department comprised of MRI, CT, general radiology and ultrasound, as well as laboratory, pharmacy and dietary services. The facility provides a full-time staff of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, technicians and other ancillary personnel for patient care in the perioperative setting. In addition, the facility has available necessary equipment and trained personnel for handling unforeseeable emergencies. Company Website: www.clshospital.com

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
Computer experience required with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to speak effectively to internal and external customers required.
Ability to speak English language required.
Position may require attendance for facility opening beginning at 5am or earlier.

Nice To Haves

Two years clerical experience in medical facility or office preferred.

Responsibilities

Considers priorities and special needs when scheduling preoperative appointments and surgical procedures.
Schedules appointments and procedures according to policies on nursing and anesthesia staff availability, patient needs and physician’s block time.
Coordinates surgical preoperative appointment schedule with clinical preoperative activates.
Maintains schedule according to procedure and physician’s time and staffing requirements.
Coordinates schedule assessing time and equipment availability; identifies conflicts and adjusts schedule as needed.
Prepares appointment schedule and Surgery Schedule for review by the Operating Room Supervisor so that adjustments may be made as required.
Assumes clerical duties and responsibilities as necessary.
May open and distribute mail according to facility policy.
Coordinates obtaining diagnostic tests and places diagnostic test reports in appropriate section of patient medical record.
May perform duties of the admitting Receptionist and/or Biller as needed.
Participates in cross-training as needed within the Admissions Department.
Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline.