Endoscopy Scheduler - 30 hrs/wk, 1st shift

About the role

Supports the functioning of the operating room by scheduling surgical procedures, performing clerical duties, and assisting the professional nursing staff in the delivery of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, reschedules and cancels cases as directed.
• Obtains necessary admission information during scheduling procedures
• Assures anesthesia availability
• Alerts the Surgery Manager, Charge Nurse, and/or Specialty Nurse when specific equipment or instrumentation is required.
• Coordinates scheduling as needed with other ancillary departments.
• Alerts the Surgery Manager, Charge Nurse, Anesthesia Personnel and/or Specialty Nurse when a scheduling conflict occurs.
• Assures block times are maintained and/or released for surgeons and communicates effectively with the Surgeon offices.
• Receives and processes heavy volume of incoming calls. Transfer calls appropriately.
• Ability to process data from physician offices to provide complete and accurate schedules utilized throughout the hospital.
• Maintains office supplies in a cost-effective manner to ensure adequate quantities for departmental use.
• Collects and distributes data to the correct individuals and departments while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.
• Provides support services to main desk personnel for continuous flow of information and supplies.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Able to read and follow instructions in English
• Knowledge of the health care environment and patient processing with computerized scheduling software.
• Able to perform clerical skills such as typing, filing, sorting and copying, etc.
• Knowledge of computer programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.
• Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures.
• Physical demands: full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting and standing; must help transport patients and lift 50 pounds or more; excellent eye-hand coordination, grasp, push and pull, fine finger dexterity and manipulation; ability to reach work above the shoulders; corrected vision and hearing in normal range; excellent verbal skills to communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers; classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.).

Skills

• Medical clerical experience (preferred)
• EMR experience (preferred)