Surgery Scheduler - OR

Specialists Hospital Shreveport, LLC•Shreveport, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Surgical Services, the Scheduler is responsible for the internal scheduling of patients for surgery and interventional pain management procedures. This is a part time position that will work 3 days a week.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
1 -3 years experience in healthcare scheduling or equivalent combination of education and medical terminology knowledge
Familiarity with EMR system
Working knowledge of CPSI preferred
Must demonstrate professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Critical thinking skills and a positive attitude essential.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced department and handle multiple tasks, work with interruptions and deal effectively with confidential information.
Strong telephone etiquette.
Computer literacy required.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Dependable attendance is essential.
Able to prioritize multiple tasks.
Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Schedules hospital based medical procedures for patients with appropriate provider and time/location slot, utilizing appropriate scheduling code.
Provides effective communication when working with hospital and clinic employees to ensure a cohesive working relationship.
Enters notes/special instructions needed for each procedure on the electronically generated surgery/pain schedule.
Provides accurate, detailed directional information and takes appropriate action when responding to patient questions.
Assists other members of the department as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.