Scheduler - Per Diem

Overview If you're looking for a great place to grow your career at a community hospital focused on excellent patient experience and nursing excellence, Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, may be what you are seeking. We offer career advancement, a rich tuition reimbursement program, medical benefits, a generous pension plan, 403B for retirement and PTO plan. Join us and Long Live Long Island where we care for Every Patient, Every Time. Explore a career with Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital and member of Catholic Health that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award Job Details Responsibilities Follow guidelines established by MH for schedulingSchedules patients for Pre-Surgical TestingObtains and enters all necessary booking information.Allows adequate time for procedures, PST appointments according to physician requests and MH requirementsCommunicates scheduling changes, cancellations and update to appropriate departments and staff to ensure continuity of careDemonstrates competency in EPIC and Optesia in order to perform daily activities.Collaborates with Patient Access on any PST or surgeryMaintains accurate daily census sheets.Maintains office equipment (fax, printers and copier)Provides office support to include but not limited to appointment coordination, patient inquiries, ordering of supplies and other administrative duties as assigned. Qualifications HS diploma or GED equivalent required.Previous healthcare scheduling, registration or medical office experience preferred. Experience working with EPIC or other EMR systems preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills required. Salary Range USD $28.57 - USD $28.57 /Hr. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth. Join our team at Mercy Hospital and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace.