Scheduling Coordinator

About the role

As a Scheduler in the Surgery department, you will act as a principle coordinator of communication with physicians, their offices, and hospital staff. You will schedule cases for surgical services to ensure efficient progression of scheduled cases. You will answer phones, organize and prepare the surgery schedule for the next day, and complete other assigned clerical duties.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate resources are available for the scheduled procedure
• Audit physician suspended list and verify physician privileges
• Ensure correct procedure selection for surgical and endoscopic procedures
• Obtain and enter patient demographic information
• Communicate and coordinate between facility needs to all scheduling parties and departments
• Fax and/or deliver orders
• Notify appropriate personnel of any special requests for procedures

Requirements

• Proficiency in medical terminology
• High school graduate or GED equivalent

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience as a Surgical Technician
• Previous surgical scheduling experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Benefits

St. David's Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. Available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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