What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Clerical Support Scheduler - Full-Time - Days position at Erlanger?
Job Summary
The Surgery Clerical Support/Scheduling Specialist must be able to exercise superior communication skills and filter a vast amount of information accurately with the ability to interface effectively with patients, physicians, and all other levels within the organization. Has a working knowledge of CPT, DRG and ICD9 codes to add-on surgical procedures the day of, through the coordination of the Surgery Charge nurse and anesthesia. Daily coordination of calls inbound and outbound calls for the department. Handles multiple staff requests, by directing the request to the most appropriate person in a timely manner to respond. Completes patient transportation information for transporters to receive and pick up patients in a timely manner. Supports nursing staff lab requests using paging system for transporter pick up and delivery
Education
Required:
Some College
Medical Terminology
CPT/DRG coding
Preferred
N/A
Experience
Required:
Minimum Of Two (2) Years Healthcare Experience
Familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel, with proficient data entry skills
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required
Preferred:
Department Position Summary
The Surgery Clerical Support/Scheduling Specialist must be able to exercise superior communication skills and filter a vast amount of information accurately with the ability to interface effectively with patients, physicians, and all other levels within the organization. Has a working knowledge of CPT, DRG and ICD9 codes to add-on surgical procedures the day of, through the coordination of the Surgery Charge nurse and anesthesia. Daily coordination of calls inbound and outbound calls for the department. Handles multiple staff requests, by directing the request to the most appropriate person in a timely manner to respond. Completes patient transportation information for transporters to receive and pick up patients in a timely manner. Supports nursing staff lab requests using paging system for transporter pick up and delivery
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TNSurgical Clerical Support Scheduler - Full-Time - Days
Standard Hours
Regular
The Surgery Clerical Support/Scheduling Specialist must be able to exercise superior communication skills and filter a vast amount of information accurately with the ability to interface effectively with patients, physicians, and all other levels within the organization. Has a working knowledge of CPT, DRG and ICD9 codes to add-on surgical procedures the day of, through the coordination of the Surgery Charge nurse and anesthesia. Daily coordination of calls inbound and outbound calls for the department. Handles multiple staff requests, by directing the request to the most appropriate person in a timely manner to respond. Completes patient transportation information for transporters to receive and pick up patients in a timely manner. Supports nursing staff lab requests using paging system for transporter pick up and delivery
Education
Required:
Some College
Medical Terminology
CPT/DRG coding
Preferred
N/A
Experience
Required:
Minimum Of Two (2) Years Healthcare Experience
Familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel, with proficient data entry skills
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required
Preferred:
Department Position Summary
The Surgery Clerical Support/Scheduling Specialist must be able to exercise superior communication skills and filter a vast amount of information accurately with the ability to interface effectively with patients, physicians, and all other levels within the organization. Has a working knowledge of CPT, DRG and ICD9 codes to add-on surgical procedures the day of, through the coordination of the Surgery Charge nurse and anesthesia. Daily coordination of calls inbound and outbound calls for the department. Handles multiple staff requests, by directing the request to the most appropriate person in a timely manner to respond. Completes patient transportation information for transporters to receive and pick up patients in a timely manner. Supports nursing staff lab requests using paging system for transporter pick up and delivery
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TNSurgical Clerical Support Scheduler - Full-Time - Days
Standard Hours
Regular