Surgical Clerical Support Scheduler - Full-Time - Days
About The Position
The Surgery Clerical Support/Scheduling Specialist must be able to exercise superior communication skills and filter a vast amount of information accurately with the ability to interface effectively with patients, physicians, and all other levels within the organization. Has a working knowledge of CPT, DRG and ICD9 codes to add-on surgical procedures the day of, through the coordination of the Surgery Charge nurse and anesthesia. Daily coordination of calls inbound and outbound calls for the department. Handles multiple staff requests, by directing the request to the most appropriate person in a timely manner to respond. Completes patient transportation information for transporters to receive and pick up patients in a timely manner. Supports nursing staff lab requests using paging system for transporter pick up and delivery.
Requirements
- Some College
- Medical Terminology
- CPT/DRG coding
- Minimum of two (2) years healthcare experience
- Familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel, with proficient data entry skills
Responsibilities
- Add-on surgical procedures the day of, through the coordination of the Surgery Charge nurse and anesthesia.
- Daily coordination of calls inbound and outbound calls for the department.
- Handles multiple staff requests, by directing the request to the most appropriate person in a timely manner to respond.
- Completes patient transportation information for transporters to receive and pick up patients in a timely manner.
- Supports nursing staff lab requests using paging system for transporter pick up and delivery.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
