Scheduling Specialist - Neuroscience

Summary Schedules inpatient or outpatient procedures. Schedules inpatient or outpatient procedures. Informs patients and physician office of prep instructions or other test requirements. Correctly identifies the patient, matches medical records, and facilitates hospital care. Position Responsibilities Responsible for the organized flow of patients throughout the department by accurately inputting surgical procedures and preference cards, orders. Acts as the key contact within the department for coordinating the admission process and scheduling surgical procedures. Alerts facilitator of current or potential problems and assists in resolution. Handles a high volume of incoming and outgoing communication from the unit while providing excellent customer service. Maintains medical records, stat reports, enters data into multiple data bases, and runs reports as required. Maintains office supplies and equipment. Assists in orienting new staff on scheduling and data collection processes. Assists with unit coverage as needed. Position Qualifications Previous medical clerical experience. Understanding of medical terminology. Computer user proficiency (data entry). Clear communication skills. Professional phone demeanor. Required Education High School Diploma or equivalent required. Salary: $18.89 - $27.81 Hourly Benefits Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virtua Health