About Us:

Women’s Pelvic Restorative Center is the largest center staffed solely by fellowship-trained board certified Specialists in a private practice setting. Our patients enjoy the comprehensive service and unique individualized approach we take with each patient. Our doctors and dedicated staff seek to provide women with the highest level of care for female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.

We are seeking a Surgery Coordinator to join our team!

Overview of the Role:

The Surgical Scheduler Is responsible for scheduling surgeries for assigned physician(s). Responsibilities include coordinating surgical procedures with multiple hospitals and surgery centers, scheduling and obtaining preoperative testing, writing and communicating surgery orders, and collecting necessary documentation for surgeries. This individual works closely with patients, physicians, and surgery location to provide accurate, timely, and responsive paperwork.

Essential Job Duties:

• Coordinates and schedules surgeries, follow-up appointments as designated by physicians.
• Interact With patients’, physicians and other staff both within the Clinic and at outside facilities providing accurate, timely and responsive information.
• Coordinate processes and routes all paperwork as required to meet physician and facility requirements.
• Ensures efficient telephone communication.
• Document work processes as required.
• Follows all written protocols and procedures of the Clinic.
• Demonstrate courtesy and helpfulness toward patients and their families.
• Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and management.
• Books surgeries based on physician volume maintaining appropriate standard turn-around times.
• Identifies scheduling barriers and implements solutions to improve scheduling results based on predetermined goals.
• Follow established REI and surgery center/hospital precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment. Adhere to policies regarding safety, confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year surgery scheduling or related experience; OB/GYN Preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, patients and the public.
• Capable of establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Strong knowledge of clinical / medical practice operations, procedures, terminology, and administrative procedures.
• Must be flexible and have the ability to multitask.
• Proficient in computers and relevant software applications and practice management technology.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and build effective relationships with internal and external customers to achieve goals.
• Possession of strong problem solving skills and sound judgment.
• Possess strong organizational skills and exhibit a high level of quality through attention to detail and monitoring of work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as, exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.

Education/Certificate/License

• High School Graduate or GED

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Private practice

Medical specialties:

• Ob/Gyn

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Surgery scheduling: 1 year (Required)
• Athena EMR: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77054: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person