Scheduler/Secretary

Northside Hospital - Lawrenceville, GA

Full-time

Lawrenceville, GA

Hospitals

About the position

Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art healthcare facility that is continually growing and expanding its services to provide high-quality care to patients and communities. The Scheduler/Secretary position plays a crucial role in this environment by performing scheduling functions in a fully computerized setting. This role requires the application of special instructions and procedural information to accurately identify the type of procedure requested and to schedule the appropriate rooms and equipment accordingly. The Scheduler/Secretary will be responsible for entering various data into computer systems, verifying the accuracy of data input, correcting errors, and printing reports as necessary. This position is essential for ensuring that the scheduling process runs smoothly and efficiently, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the hospital's operations. In addition to scheduling, the role demands good communication skills to interact with patients and staff effectively. The Scheduler/Secretary must possess a fundamental knowledge of medical terminology and have at least one year of previous medical-related clerical experience or an associate's degree. Proficiency in computer applications, particularly in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), is required, with specific typing requirements varying by department. CPR certification is also necessary, with requirements differing by department. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that all scheduling tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduling functions in a computerized environment.
• Apply special instructions and procedural information to identify the type of procedure requested.
• Schedule rooms and equipment accurately based on requests.
• Enter various data into computer systems and verify the accuracy of data input.
• Correct errors in data entry and print reports as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff regarding scheduling needs.

Requirements

• Medical terminology knowledge.
• One (1) year previous medical-related clerical experience or an associate's degree.
• Good communication skills.
• Typing skills as required by department.
• Fundamental knowledge and skill in the utilization of computer applications.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) as required by department.
• CPR Certification as required by department.

Nice-to-haves

• Three (3) years previous experience in admissions or a scheduling environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in computerized input of data.