Anesthesia Scheduler

Essential Functions

• Verify benefits for all surgical patients that will have anesthesia coverage.
• Notify appropriate departments of any financial patient responsibilities.
• Confirm if authorizations are required and have been obtained for all surgical patients that will have anesthesia coverage.
• Email appropriate departments to inquire about authorization status.
• Complete all anesthesia staffing requirements for the surgical schedules at LRH (Main, GI, EP, Peds, Radiology), LSDC Main and Griffin Road, as well as BRMC.
• Finalize various documents required to notify anesthesia staff of their assignments.
• Maintain payroll information for the anesthesia department staff.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The Anesthesia Department is a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to multitask and focus on tasks at hand with multiple distractions.
• Excellent phone etiquette and computer skills are required.
• Will need the ability to work remotely in a private setting.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent (GED and four years of related experience may be equivalent).
• Business Office experience preferred;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel highly preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Possess advanced telephone skills as primary instrument of communication and knowledge of telephone etiquette.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Possess good organizational skills and be an excellent self-starter.