What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler position at AHMC Healthcare?
Responsibilities
Supports the department of Surgical Services Scheduling in the coordination of the scheduling activities. Additional responsibilities include the provision of organizational, and communication skills necessary to facilitate the flow of scheduling activities. These responsibilities include coordination of scheduling procedures and acts as a communication resource to patients, visitors, physicians, staff and ancillary personnel. Responsible for the maintenance of surgical records, order entry functions, and orientation/training of new personnel and collaboration with the healthcare team towards achieving fiscal and quality care goals and of outcomes for the divisions within surgical services. The position also supports the Scheduling Coordinator in the implementation of Surgical Services scheduling activities.
Examples of duties include:Communication to facilitate patient care delivery and unit efficiencyPerforms daily scheduling activitiesKnowledge of CHESS systemMaintain surgery/departmental schedulesCompletes daily charges and logging activities
Qualifications
Education/Training/Experience
Six months health care experience scheduling required. In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for staff with strong education and associated experiential backgroundExpertise with computer systems and word processingTyping skills requiredProficient medical terminology