Surgery Scheduler - Full Time

Oregon SugiCenter LLC has an opening for a full time Surgery Scheduler.

POSITION PURPOSE: Performs a full range of surgical scheduling functions to ensure the productive functioning of the operating room and treatment rooms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uses automated scheduling system and established scheduling policies and procedures, accurately establishes surgical start times with physicians' office staff.

• Collaborates with Medical Director, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Manager, and supervisor regarding placement of cases in the surgical schedule.

• Produces surgical schedule and provides copies to the Nurse Manager for reproduction and distribution.

• Coordinates changes in surgical schedule with Nurse Manager and other affected parties.

• Answers telephone.

• Schedules surgeries and procedures. Obtains procedure, patient's name, age, address, telephone number, pre-operative diagnosis, and type of anesthesia to be used.

• Types and distributes following day's surgery schedule.

• Admits patients and obtains correct address and telephone number, date of birth, Social Security number, insurance information, etc.

• Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor.

• Participates in the Quality Improvement process and activities including the areas of Safety, Medical Records Maintenance, Patient Satisfaction, Physician Satisfaction, Documentation, Compliance with OSHA Standards, and Risk Management.

• Strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines to protect patient confidentiality.

REQUIREMENTS

• Possesses strong initiative to get daily work finished and processed.

• Has ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other staff members.

• Possesses accurate judgment, especially handling insurance claims and dealing with patient accounts.

• Versatile and willing to coordinate with and participate in, when necessary, all other aspects of the Business Office.

• Is courteous, understanding, and sympathetic toward patients, physicians and others.

• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.

• Maintains regular attendance.

• Maintains CPR certification.

• Working knowledge in coding CPT and ICD-9.

• Ability to set priorities and work independently.

• Excellent telephone skills.

• Above average organizational skills.

CONTACTS

• Patients

• Patient Family/Significant Others

• Physicians and Physician's Office Personnel

• Insurance Company Personnel

• Facility Personnel

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma. Experience in a medical or surgical setting preferred.

• Cooperative work attitude toward and with co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and surgical procedures.

• Well established organizational, communication and guest relations skills.

• Some knowledge of automated surgical systems helpful but not required.

Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check. Covid vaccination is required.

We offer competitive wages and benefit package.

Join our team!!! Apply online.

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