Surgery Scheduler Full Time Days
About The Position
Schedules patients for surgery and completes facility paperwork. Obtains necessary scheduling, demographic, insurance, and clinical information to schedule, cancel, or reschedule events with minimal call transfers or callbacks. Schedules surgeries with physicians and physician office staff using the method designated by the facility. Calls designated departments with information for add-on cases if patients are not yet admitted to the hospital and prepares and sends reservations for each case scheduled within established timeframes. Responds to multiple inquiries from telephone, intercom, and direct communication regarding scheduling of surgery and the main operating room suite.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry
- Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to document accurately and concisely
- 3+ years in a healthcare setting
Nice To Haves
- 1+ year of technical experience
- 1+ Electronic Health Record (EHR) scheduling experience
- Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)
Responsibilities
- Schedules patients for surgery and completes facility paperwork.
- Obtains necessary scheduling, demographic, insurance, and clinical information to schedule, cancel, or reschedule events with minimal call transfers or callbacks.
- Schedules surgeries with physicians and physician office staff using the method designated by the facility.
- Calls designated departments with information for add-on cases if patients are not yet admitted to the hospital and prepares and sends reservations for each case scheduled within established timeframes.
- Responds to multiple inquiries from telephone, intercom, and direct communication regarding scheduling of surgery and the main operating room suite.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403-B Retirement Plan
- 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Career Development
- Whole Person Well-being Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Pet Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
