Surgical Scheduler - FPG Cardio & Thoracic Surgery
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. This position is for the Cardio & Thoracic Surgery office and supports the growing demand within Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, currently scheduling for six surgeons.
Requirements
- One (1) year 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
- Accurately schedule patients for surgical procedures.
- Schedule pre-admission testing appointments.
- Utilize a block-scheduling system to maximize surgeon satisfaction and manage procedural area utilization.
- Ensure appropriate equipment, room specifications, and preferences are selected to support scheduled cases.
- Facilitate the daily schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
