Surgery Scheduling Coordinator - Ful Time - Days

Jupiter Medical Center • 1004 Building, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

The Surgery Scheduling Coordinator will be responsible for the accurate scheduling of all oncology related surgical procedures and pre-admission testing appointments, in coordination with all other resource providers (i.e. Anesthesia); according to provider preferences, and patient condition. The surgery scheduling coordinator position includes the ability to brainstorm with members of the JMCPG team, the OR team and related physicians to accommodate all departmental customers. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• 2-4 years of healthcare experience in the outpatient setting.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• Knowledge of outpatient procedures and medical terminology required.
• Excellent phone etiquette, customer service skills, and computer skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, time management skills and follow appropriate procedures when setting priorities and handling stressful situations.
• Requires sitting for long periods of time, also stooping, bending, standing, and stretching.
• Must have manual dexterity for typing and computer data entry.
• Able to work under a stressful environment, work independently, capable of making sound decisions, be detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
• Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs., carry and lift up to 20lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Healthcare Scheduling Software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurate scheduling of all oncology related surgical procedures and pre-admission testing appointments.
• Coordination with all other resource providers (i.e. Anesthesia).
• Scheduling according to provider preferences and patient condition.
• Brainstorm with members of the JMCPG team, the OR team and related physicians to accommodate all departmental customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complete annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
• Participate in TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

What This Job Offers

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