Surgery Scheduler - Surgery Clinic

Summary

Schedules surgeries, coordinates with patients, physicians, and hospital staff to ensure efficient and timely surgical procedures.

Essential Functions

• Schedules surgeries by coordinating with patients, physicians, and other medical staff.
• Confirms patient eligibility for surgery by reviewing medical records and insurance coverage.
• Captures pre-operative testing and medical clearance for patients.
• Ensures that all necessary equipment and supplies are available for the scheduled surgeries.
• Communicates any changes in the surgical schedule to all relevant parties.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of all scheduled surgeries and related information.

Education Requirement

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

(not specified)

Skills

• Knowledge of filing, word processing, spreadsheet, medical terminology, coding, and office skills.
• Excellent customer service skills to interact with department staff and the public.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal with the public in a polite and effective manner.

Experience

Two years of medical secretary experience, required. Surgical scheduling experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Standing, Walking
• FREQUENTLY: (none specified)
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting
• Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above (not specified)