Surgical Scheduler

Under the direction and supervision of the Surgical Services Director/Supervisor, schedules all surgeries in a timely, accurate, and courteous manner. Trains staff in scheduling process and coordinates day to day operations. Works collaboratively with the Surgical Services Business Systems Coordinator to make basic database changes and perform routine database maintenance.
na Qualifications EDUCATION:
Minimum:
• High School or equivalent education.
Preferred:
• AAS degree in Medical Assistant/Secretarial Science or experience in business with emphasis on healthcare or related field.


LICENSE:

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
• Medical terminology knowledge or course completion.
• Knowledge and understanding of physician ordering practices, and basic scheduling database maintenance.
Preferred:
• Prior surgical services scheduling in an acute care setting.


SKILLS:
Minimum:
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and ability to deal with the people in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills.
• Computer literacy
Preferred:
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and electronic scheduling system