Surgical Scheduler

Geisinger • Lewistown, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides operating room scheduling support for the surgeons within the department. Manages the individual Providers and the Department’s surgery schedule. Obtains pertinent patient information, communicates with providers to assure that patient needs are met. Works closely with physician’s offices/clinics concerning the scheduling process. Monitors use of operating rooms within department to ensure they are being optimally used, notifying department physicians of open time/rooms for elective scheduling of cases. Serves as escalation point for template related issues, maintains issue logs and provides resolution. Coordinates issues with external departments as needed for resolution. Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) year healthcare related experience
• Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience
• Minimum of 1 year-Healthcare
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Provides operating room scheduling support for the surgeons within the department.
• Manages the individual Providers and the Department’s surgery schedule.
• Obtains pertinent patient information, communicates with providers to assure that patient needs are met.
• Works closely with physician’s offices/clinics concerning the scheduling process.
• Monitors use of operating rooms within department to ensure they are being optimally used, notifying department physicians of open time/rooms for elective scheduling of cases.
• Serves as escalation point for template related issues, maintains issue logs and provides resolution.
• Coordinates issues with external departments as needed for resolution.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

What This Job Offers

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