Banner Healthposted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Phoenix, AZ
Hospitals

About the position

As an Surgery Scheduler in PreOP PACU, you will partner closely with the Pre Admission Testing nurses, other surgery schedulers and clinic schedulers to help ensure patients are prepared for the day of surgery. You will also be responsible for calling patients to schedule them for the PAT appointments and will provide unit support through a variety of tasks including managing email inboxes, printing, labeling and setting up patient charts along with other tasks as assigned. This position is responsible for scheduling surgical, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures using a computerized scheduling system. The position is also responsible for entering patient charges, orders, and other pertinent information into the system and compiling and reporting statistical information to management. The incumbent may act as an office liaison for department staff, physicians, and patient families.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates case times for elective, urgent or emergent surgeries, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures in a computerized scheduling system.
  • Verifies and reviews physician privilege status prior to scheduling.
  • Interfaces with medical staff office to maintain log of current privilege status and maintains confidentiality of all information.
  • Acquires authorization numbers, History and Physicals, results of laboratory tests and verifies that they are current.
  • Orders previous medical records for the day of the procedure, when necessary.
  • Types and prints physician orders for multiple physicians and departments.
  • Schedules and maintains physician block time, and block time releases.
  • Enters physician's orders for lab, blood bank, medical imaging, and cardiology.
  • Enters results of diagnostic tests, patient registration information and patient charges.
  • Compiles data and prepares statistical reports for management.
  • Conducts charge management audits for assigned area.
  • Reconciles charge packet information with the audit.
  • Identifies missed or incorrect charges and corrects when appropriate.
  • Acts as a receptionist to assigned unit; answers phones, relays messages.
  • Greets and directs patients, visitors, physicians, and families and answers questions about policies and procedures.
  • Acts as a liaison among nursing units, physician and staff to relay patient data.
  • Screens requests for patient information and refers to appropriate staff.
  • Records and types minutes of staff meetings, when required.
  • Prepares and distributes staff call roster each month.
  • Enters facility work orders and supply orders when required by assigned department.
  • Requests repairs/maintenance for business machines in the department.
  • Arranges for pickup and delivery of instruments and equipment and completes all necessary paperwork.
  • Maintains a smooth workflow in the area.

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
  • 2 years of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital central scheduling or physician office scheduling setting.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Knowledge of payor contract terms and processes.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Effective human relations and communication skills.
  • Effective teamworking skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and productivity standards.
  • Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
  • Ability to use computerized scheduling systems.
  • Ability to maintain accurate statistical records, gather data, and produce reports.

Nice-to-haves

  • Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Job Keywords

Hard Skills
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  • Diagnostic Tests
  • Medical Imaging
  • Medical Records
  • Medical Terminology
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