Surgery Scheduler

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Children's Mercy is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to provide high-level administrative functions for Scheduling Operations within Perioperative Services. This role involves answering phones, scheduling and coordinating surgical procedures and clinic appointments, and prioritizing department-level tasks. The successful candidate will support the CMLS lean system by providing administrative support in daily management, problem-solving, and performance metrics. Children's Mercy is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that reflects the community it serves and upholds core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team, and integrity. As a condition of employment, all employees must be willing to be vaccinated against seasonal influenza and, if found non-immune, against measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and chickenpox (varicella), and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. Medical and/or religious exemptions can be discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years experience

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support for both surgery and clinic scheduling through phone calls and electronic messaging platforms.
• Manages office communications.
• Maintains appropriate documentation for patient interactions within electronic health records.
• Assists in the maintenance of a safe environment and promotes efficiency of operations.
• Attends education programs, unit meetings and assigned committees.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Shares responsibility for teaching and orientation of new personnel (within own skill level).

Benefits

• The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

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