What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Scheduler position at Mimbres Memorial?
Surgical Scheduler
Mimbres Valley Medical Center is your community medical provider, serving southwestern New Mexico area and its residents with inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, diagnostic and emergency care. We are your family, friends and neighbors, and we work with and for our community to provide quality healthcare that fits your life and lifestyle.
We’re making a difference in our friends’ and families’ lives; if this is something you believe in, we would like you to join our team.
Position Details:
Shift: Monday-Friday Days
Job Summary:
Success in this role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and the judgment to work independently while escalating issues when appropriate. The scheduler is expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, accountability, confidentiality, and a commitment to process improvement and efficient use of departmental resources.
- Maintaining patient and scheduling information
- Identifying and resolving scheduling barriers
- Obtaining missing information
- Ensuring timely follow-through on cases
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED. Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
- Two years of medical practice, surgical scheduling, medical office, or healthcare coordination experience preferred.
- Preferred: Medical Assistant Certification, LPN, or RN license.