Scheduling Specialist, Operating Room, Part Time, Mt. Holly

Virtua Health•Mount Holly, VT

22d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Scheduling Specialist schedules inpatient and outpatient procedures and informs patients and physician offices about preparation instructions and other test requirements. The role supports patient identification and medical-record matching and facilitates hospital care. It coordinates the flow of patients through the department, serves as a key contact for admissions and surgical procedure scheduling, and provides communication and administrative support to the unit. This is a part-time, on-site position at Virtua’s Mount Holly location, scheduled for three rotating days per week from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with every-other-weekend coverage, totaling 30 hours per week.

Requirements

Previous medical clerical experience.
Understanding of medical terminology.
Computer user proficiency, including data entry.
Clear communication skills.
Professional phone demeanor.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

Accurately input surgical procedures, preference cards, and orders to support the organized flow of patients through the department.
Coordinate the admission process and schedule surgical procedures as the department’s key contact.
Alert the facilitator to current or potential problems and assist with resolution.
Handle high volumes of incoming and outgoing unit communications while providing excellent customer service.
Maintain medical records and STAT reports, enter data into multiple databases, and run reports as required.
Maintain office supplies and equipment.
Assist in orienting new staff on scheduling and data collection processes.
Assist with unit coverage as needed.
Inform patients and physician offices of preparation instructions and other test requirements.
Correctly identify patients, match medical records, and facilitate hospital care.