Surgery Scheduler

Banner Health•Crestview, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Great careers are built at Banner Health. There’s more to health care than doctors and nurses. We support all staff members as they find the path that’s right for them. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Banner Health was named to Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row for 2024 and named Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care. Fallon is surrounded by wide-open spaces, internationally known wetlands, historic Pony Express trails, state parks, hiking opportunities, and places to go off-road. Play outdoors for a while then come back into town for some indoor, Nevada-style fun, great dinner, and entertainment. Since 1996, Banner Churchill Community Hospital has served the rural community and provided the highest quality care to our patients, who are friends and family in Churchill County and beyond. For this part-time Surgery Scheduler position with Banner Churchill, you will need to have strong technical and Mult tasking skills. You must be able to prioritize needs and communicate within and outside of Banner Health departments and work collaboratively with a variety of people and situations. This Surgery Scheduler position operates Monday – Friday between the hours of 8 AM- 4:30 PM, three shifts per week. Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. Great options and great opportunities. At Banner we are tapestry of cultures, and experiences. A workforce that is honored to serve and support the community. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health. Located in Fallon, Nev., Banner Churchill Community Hospital is a 25-bed licensed hospital offering the most comprehensive array of medical services in rural northern Nevada. We provide comprehensive and emergency care, including an ambulance service that covers more than 5,900 square miles. This makes us one of only two hospital-operated paramedic/EMT/EMS providers in northern Nevada. Our location in Fallon - a short drive from both Reno and Lake Tahoe - offers a wealth of lifestyle advantages, including rustic, rural charm, along with a recreational wonderland of outdoor sports, such as boating, fishing, hiking, biking, skiing, hunting, horseback riding and off-roading.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Skills and abilities typically attained with 2 years of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital central scheduling or physician office scheduling setting.
Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
Knowledge of payor contract terms and processes.
Excellent organizational skills.
Effective human relations and communication skills.
Effective teamworking skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and productivity standards.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
Ability to use computerized scheduling systems.
Ability to maintain accurate statistical records, gather data, and produce reports.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates case times for elective, urgent or emergent surgeries, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures in a computerized scheduling system.
Verifies and reviews physician privilege status prior to scheduling.
Interfaces with medical staff office to maintain log of current privilege status and maintains confidentially of all information.
May acquire and maintain physician preference information and staff roster.
Acquires authorization numbers, History and Physicals, results of laboratory tests and verifies that they are current.
Orders previous medical records for the day of the procedure, when necessary.
Types and prints physician orders for multiple physicians and departments.
Schedules and maintains physician block time, and block time releases.
Enters physician’s orders for lab, blood bank, medical imaging, and cardiology.
Enters results of diagnostic tests, patient registration information and patient charges.
Compiles data and prepares statistical reports for management.
Conducts charge management audits for assigned area.
Reconciles charge packet information with the audit.
Identifies missed or incorrect charges and corrects when appropriate.
Acts as a receptionist to assigned unit; answers phones, relays message.
Greets and directs patients, visitors, physicians, and families and answers questions about policies and procedures.
Acts as a liaison among nursing units, physician and staff to relay patient data.
Screens requests for patient information and refers to appropriate staff.
Records and types minutes of staff meetings, when required.
Prepares and distributes staff call roster each month.
Enters facility work orders and supply orders when required by assigned department.
Requests repairs/maintenance for business machines in the department.
Arranges for pickup and delivery of instruments and equipment and completes all necessary paperwork.
This position has responsibility for scheduling surgeries and procedures and maintaining a smooth workflow in the area.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision, under stressful situations, set priorities and maintain highly confidential information.