Surgery Scheduler - Vascular Surgery

PeaceHealth is seeking a Surgery Scheduler for Vascular Surgery in a full-time (1.00 FTE) day position.

About the Role

Responsible for assisting physician offices in the scheduling of surgical procedures for patients while providing the Surgical Services division, PFS, Anesthesiology, and other required departments with required information.

Responsibilities

• Completes the scheduling process by coordinating surgery department (hospital or ambulatory surgery center) and physician offices’ needs, including:
  • Communicating with physician offices to ensure the scheduling system is accurate.
  • Ensuring the schedule is completed in a timely manner ahead of surgery date.
  • Documenting block release times for block utilization reports.
• Schedules surgery visits as required.
• Arranges cases to assure maximum effectiveness of schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred).
• College coursework in Medical Terminology or equivalent (Required).
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in a healthcare setting or three years of progressive secretarial experience in healthcare (Required).
• Previous experience in a surgical ambulatory care or acute care setting and/or a scheduling position (Preferred).
• Experience in CareCast/Flow Cast (Preferred).

Skills

• Self-motivated and able to work independently (Required).
• Strong customer service skills (Required).
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications. Experience with scheduling programs (Preferred).
• Detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills (Required).

Working Conditions

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Sedentary work.
• Predominantly operates in an office environment.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Close visual acuity required for activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $25.62 – $34.58 per hour. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and seniority.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.