Surgery Scheduler

Surgery Scheduler

The Surgery Scheduler provides courteous assistance to patients and physicians while scheduling patient surgeries. The primary responsibilities include:

• Schedule surgery
• Schedule in-office procedures
• Assist with in-office biopsies/procedures
• Schedule preop & postop occupational therapy appointments
• Schedule lymphoscintigraphy injections for surgery
• Schedule needle localizations for surgery
• Schedule stereotactic & ultrasound guided bx with outside facility
• Schedule Med Onc Consults
• Schedule Rad Onc Consults
• Schedule Plastics Surgeon Consults
• Schedule MRI Appts
• Schedule follow-up appointments for newly diagnosed patients
• Schedule mammogram & ultrasound appts
• Prepare/send surgery history and physical to hospital
• Request cardiac/medical ETC. clearances for surgery
• Request films from outside facilities
• Request records from outside facilities
• Request outside films review
• Request outside pathology review
• Send films to premier radiology & STM for procedures & imaging
• Send out pathology specimens
• Send surgery & biopsy orders
• Order genetic & breast cancer risk testing
• Precert surgeries & in-office procedures
• Bring back patients during clinic
• Send surgery packet to patient
• Order procedure devices & supplies
• Order pathology devices & supplies
• Manage call schedule
• Build out & change office schedule templates
• Order kitchen supplies

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent with GED
• Electronic Medical Records experience strongly preferred
• 2 years of previous professional office experience with customer service experience required
• Experience with electronic medical scheduling preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Strong computer skills including Windows file management and MS Office, and e-mail experience
• Good verbal, listening, and written communication skills
• Ability to work productively and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills

Physical Requirements

• Able to travel to clinics when necessary
• Able to lift 25 pounds