Surgery Scheduler (Per Diem)

Do you want to work in a fast-paced, exciting healthcare environment? Our Surgery Scheduler is a vital part of our operating room and we are looking for compassionate, highly organized, and thorough people to join our team.

Job Summary

The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for assuring that surgical cases are scheduled in an accurate manner using the manual and automated systems, facilitates telephone messages and usage with a high level of service, and assists in medical records management to support an accurate completed medical document. Maintains accurate records associated with the scheduling, and the processing of patient documentation. Utilized the automated systems to support the scheduling functions. Able to work under pressure and in situations that demand patience, tact, stamina and endurance.

What You'll Do:

• Schedules all patient special procedures and surgeries as ordered by primary surgeon.
• Schedule patient's post-operative visit.
• Communicates in a positive and effective manner with patients, physicians, hospital personnel and all members of the clinical staff to facilitate patient surgical care.
• Maintains confidentiality when dealing with hospital and patient information.
• Enters all essential information into computer for patient registration.
• Prepares all paperwork required for the patient admission including surgeries, transfers, discharges, and deaths.
• Answers and screens telephone calls, referring all medical inquiries to the nursing staff. Refers questions regarding hospital regulations to nurses and/or nurse manager. Delivers telephone and verbal messages promptly and accurately. Places calls requested by physicians and/or nurses.

Who You Are:

• Excellent communicator
• Flexible and mature individual with the ability to work in a busy environment and maintain a professional manner when dealing with difficult situations.
• Exceptional multi-tasker
• Strong customer service skills

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting with front and back office experience preferred.
• State of California CNA or EMT (State of California or National) certification strongly preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Job Information:

• Starting wage $23.22 to $28.14 based on qualifications.
• Per diem position, varied, 12-hour shifts, including weekends.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. An equal opportunity employer.