Surgery Scheduler

Location:

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$19.50 - $25.50

Position Highlights

To be successful in this role, candidates should have

o Experience working on an interdisciplinary team and demonstrate adaptability within a fast paced, continually changing environment.

o Proficiency in medical terminology is strongly essential.

o The ability to collaborate effectively, respond quickly to emergent situations, perform well under pressure, and maintain a positive, solutions focused attitude is critical.

o Experience in medical scheduling is beneficial, along with strong interpersonal skills and a consistent professional demeanor.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM; 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Hybrid rotation

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable for performing diverse administrative duties and scheduling functions for the surgical department.

What you will do

• Schedules surgical procedures as requested according to established guidelines maintaining the highest level of efficiency.
• Facilitates in coordinating a plan of care for patients with various departments throughout the hospital and clinics.
• Performs receptionist duties dealing with the general public and medical personnel.
• Answers and addresses phone calls and messages, routing/involving other appropriate individuals as needed.
• Obtains, formulates, sorts, distributes, and files documents and correspondence as directed.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent
• 1-3 years scheduling experience or related experience and/or training.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.