Surgery Sched Coord II PRN

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

About the Role

Coordinates and schedules multidisciplinary patient appointments within the hospital system, including Surgical Services. Maintains a close working relationship with physician offices and hospital clinical team leaders and directors to accomplish the desired end results according to established procedures. Evaluates clinical information obtained to determine the correct procedure(s) and ensures instruments and equipment are properly documented. Maintains and evaluates the current blocks for the surgeons in the Operating Room. Based on external hospital regulatory agency guidelines, ICD-10 and CPT codes to determine medical necessity.

The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for scheduling daily procedures for the Surgical Services Department, Endoscopy, Anesthesia, and Special Procedures departments. Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The Scheduling Coordinator provides for the efficient delivery of care in the Surgical Services area through the accurate and complete booking of appointments. The primary function of this position is to effectively acquire the necessary time to schedule OR cases in a manner that is positive and efficient for the physicians, office staff, and operating room.

This position will collaborate with the Office Supervisor Surgery and the OR Management Team to ensure that all needed supplies and equipment are available when needed. Functions as a liaison between facility and physician’s offices to ensure optimal use of hospital resources and physician schedule. Committed to providing prompt, efficient customer service to internal and external customers. A strong knowledge of surgical procedures. Must have experience in Excel. Reports to the Office Supervisor Surgery. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory, or visual fashion is essential. Other duties may be assigned when needed. Self-directed and functions as a team member.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills with ability to type with moderate speed and maintain accuracy.
• Clinical critical thinking skills.
• Excellent customer service and phone skills.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma
• Preferred Education: Associate’s degree in healthcare-related field
• Preferred Experience: Previous scheduling experience in a hospital setting, additional knowledge in data entry and CPT/ICD 10 coding

Benefits

Mission Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The 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.