Scheduling Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Lake Havasu City, AZ

10h

About The Position

The Scheduling Coordinator performs the scheduling of cases performed within the Operating Room, One Day Surgery and Physician Offices.

Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Strong computer and telephone skills required.
• Must possess strong communication skills.
• Must be able to prioritize work.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years of secretarial experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with One Day Surgery Charge Nurse, OR Charge Nurse, nursing units and other departments to facilitate surgical schedule and patient progression.
• Notifies blood bank, radiology, PACU, materials supply technician and OR Charge Nurse of special One Day Surgery patient needs or add-on cases or cancellations.
• Provides typing, word processing, and personal computer support in preparing written communication for the department.
• Acquires complete and accurate information regarding patients and procedures and communicates to appropriate persons.
• Answers telephone, documents and communicates messages promptly and accurately.
• Orders and stocks supplies from General Stores as needed and ensures appropriate inventory levels for office supplies, and equipment for department.
• Prepares and enters patient charges and other patient information into computerized scheduling system.
• Receives and routes all incoming mail for the One Day Surgery.
• Faxes/delivers patient information or physician orders as requested by the nursing staff.
• Maintains necessary medical forms to be assembled for specific procedures performed in the department.
• Maintains organized filing system of One Day Surgery records for the department.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

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