What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduler position at Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
JOB SUMMARY
Coordinates the scheduling of surgical procedures following facility policy and procedures to meet the needs of the patient and physician. Perform responsibilities of pre-certifying and insurance verification for scheduled cases.
Reports To: Patient Access Director
Classification: Non-Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or GED required. Two years clerical experience in medical facility or office preferred. Computer experience required with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to speak effectively to internal and external customers required. Ability to speak English language required.
Position may require attendance for facility opening beginning at 5am or earlier.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
Category III, office environment
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Considers priorities and special needs when scheduling preoperative appointments and surgical procedures.
1.1 Schedules appointments and procedures according to policies on nursing and anesthesia staff availability, patient needs and physician’s block time.
1.2 Coordinates surgical preoperative appointment schedule with clinical preoperative activates.
1.3 Maintains schedule according to procedure and physician’s time and staffing requirements.
1.4 Coordinates schedule assessing time and equipment availability; identifies conflicts and adjusts schedule as needed.
1.5 Prepares appointment schedule and Surgery Schedule for review by the Operating Room Supervisor so that adjustments may be made as required.
- Assumes clerical duties and responsibilities as necessary.
2.1 May open and distribute mail according to facility policy.
2.3 Coordinates obtaining diagnostic tests and places diagnostic test reports in appropriate section of patient medical record.
- May perform duties of the admitting Receptionist and/or Biller as needed.
- Participates in cross-training as needed within the Admissions Department.
- Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 300 pounds with assistance of at least one coworker, on a regular basis.
- The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least two hours per day.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
1. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.