Scheduler

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

5d

About The Position

The Scheduler works in the Endoscopy Department at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine. The position routinely books surgical cases for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and older adult patients for the operating room and G.I. Lab. It coordinates services, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries; prepares and distributes surgical schedules and on-call lists; and handles patient charges, surgical statistics, schedule updates, and required log books. The Scheduler also answers phones, communicates messages, provides clerical support to the OR Director and Charge Nurse, and collaborates with coworkers, departments, and outside companies to support safe, efficient, quality patient care.

This is a full-time, 8-hour day-shift position. The stated pay range is $21.00–$22.00 per hour. Central Maine Medical Center states that the final starting compensation will depend on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure. The employer describes a comprehensive, competitive benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options that employees can customize to their needs.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a medical care setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong clerical and computer skills.
• Command of the English language.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the OR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Book surgical cases for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and older adult patients for the OR and G.I. Lab.
• Coordinate and confirm services, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries.
• Prepare and distribute the surgical schedule and on-call list to appropriate departments or personnel.
• Check, enter, and reconcile daily patient charges.
• Prepare and distribute monthly surgical statistics.
• Update surgery schedules and complete the required log book.
• Answer phones and communicate messages appropriately.
• Assist the OR Director and Charge Nurse with additional clerical duties.
• Work with coworkers, other departments, and outside companies to help provide safe, efficient, and quality patient care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package with customizable benefits, resources, programs, and voluntary options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed