Surgical Scheduler - FPG

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • FL

71d

About The Position

The Surgical Scheduler works directly with surgeons in the practice to accurately schedule patients for surgical procedures including pre-admission testing appointments in OR, Oncology, and Endoscopy & Bronchoscopy Lab utilizing a block-scheduling system in a way that best maximizes surgeon satisfaction while also managing the overall utilization of the procedural areas. The Surgical Scheduler is also responsible for ensuring appropriate equipment, room specifications and preferences are selected in order to accurately support the scheduled case and best facilitate the daily schedule.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of previous healthcare experience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of International Classification of Diseases Index (ICD-10) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4).
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to handle difficult customer situations.
• Ability to type a minimum of fifty (50) words per minute.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience or background in surgery case information/operations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patients for surgical procedures including pre-admission testing appointments.
• Utilize a block-scheduling system to maximize surgeon satisfaction.
• Manage overall utilization of procedural areas.
• Ensure appropriate equipment and room specifications are selected for scheduled cases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees