Surgical Scheduler - Ophthalmology

Geisinger•Danville, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Scheduler provides operating room scheduling support for surgeons within the Ophthalmology department. The role manages individual providers’ and the department’s surgery schedule, gathers pertinent patient information, and communicates with providers to help ensure patient needs are met. The scheduler works closely with physician offices and clinics on scheduling, monitors operating-room use to support optimal utilization, and notifies department physicians about open time and rooms for elective cases. The position also serves as an escalation point for template-related issues, maintains issue logs, resolves issues, and coordinates with external departments as needed. Work is typically performed in an office environment. This is a full-time, regular position with a Monday–Friday day schedule and 40 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least one year of healthcare-related experience.
Communication skills.
Computer literacy.
Teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous patient scheduling experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide operating room scheduling support for department surgeons.
Manage individual providers’ and the department’s surgery schedule.
Obtain pertinent patient information and communicate with providers to help ensure patient needs are met.
Work closely with physician offices and clinics concerning the scheduling process.
Monitor operating-room use within the department to help ensure optimal utilization.
Notify department physicians of open operating-room time and rooms for elective scheduling of cases.
Serve as the escalation point for template-related issues, maintain issue logs, and provide resolution.
Coordinate issues with external departments as needed for resolution.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contribution.
Paid time off plan with the ability to accrue time quickly.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.