What are the responsibilities and job description for the Access Scheduler position at St. Joseph's Health?
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
and the surgery centers. Maintains a professional working relationship with physicians, their office staff, and the facility Managers
and Coordinators. Acts as a resource for the customers. Must be able to work on multiple job tasks simultaneously and have good
prioritization skills. Must be self-directed and have a strong commitment to customer service. Maintains confidentiality.
Education, Training, Experience, Certification And Licensure
High School graduate; additional college coursework preferred. Previous scheduling or medical office experience; Participates in
training program and continuing education; updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise. Medical
terminology preferred.
Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of
expertise.
Special Equipment, Skills Or Other Requirements
Strong organizational and time management skills required. Effective oral and written communication skills required. Past
experience in PC utilization required, with a proficient use of a Windows environment.
Work Environment And Hazards
Office environment. Exposure Class I and II.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work; standing, walking and sitting for prolonged periods of time, repetitive motion of hands, fingers and wrists.
Work Contact Group
Employees, medical staff, physician’s office staff, patients, service departments, and various regulatory and professional agency staff.
Supervised By
Patient Access Manager
Supervises
None
Career Path
Level 2, Level 3Access Scheduler Representative, Coordinator, Manager
General Performance Criteria: Access Scheduler Representative
Criteria
Expectations
Exceeds Meets Below
Co-ordinates and schedules surgical and diagnostic patient procedures between surgeons and their
office staff, anesthesiology, external and internal providers according to established protocols.
Schedules patient procedures in effort to maximize the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and utilization of
human and facility resources; making the patient and their needs the primary focus.
Accountable for the completeness and accuracy of data entry into the scheduling system, including
patient demographics, procedures, laterality, equipment, assistant services, patient care needs and
procedure time.
As a part of the team, is accountable for the flow, completeness and accuracy of the surgical order
form surgical information.
Collaborates extensively with other schedulers and manager to assure maximum utilization of block
and open time in each surgical facility.
Collaborates with multiple network service areas, such as Pre-admission Testing, Patient Access, OP
surgical centers, Medical Imaging. To ensure appropriate and accurate patient scheduling access to
all network services.
Accountable to utilize excellent and professional telephone skills with all customers.
Is effective in the utilization of verbal and written medical terminiology when scheduling in the
surgical and diagnostic service areas.
Effectively utilizes a variety of office computer programs, such as Microsoft Office, as well as the
ability and willingness to learn new computerized resources PHS, HPF.
Performs other clerical tasks to support manager (i.e. QA related audits).
Actively participates in the development of work schedule to accommodate patient flow and meet
departmental/staffing needs.
Has the ability to process issues utilizing policy, procedures and leadership input.
Professional and Staff Development
Supports/participates with the orientation process for new team members.
Participates in huddles, line ups, staff and employee meetings.
Participates in voluntary and required inservice and educational activities.
Participates in performance improvement activities by identifying and implementing a positive
change when areas needing improvement are identified.
Demonstrates conflict resolution by consistently utilizing non-threatening, honest and clear
communication. Resolves conflict with co-worker in a positive manner with the goal to reach
mutually agreeable solution.
Displays commitment of the Hospital Mission
Adheres to standard policies related to infection control, fire and safety, personnel policies and
departmental procedures. Is knowledgeable and compliant of hospital policy, customer service
standards and adheres to hospital confidentiality statement.
Facilitates patient and information flow by directing patients to correct locations. Maintains good
relations with all customers and respects patient rights to privacy.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, team concepts and delivers exceptional customer
service to our patients, visitors and colleagues.
Pay range based on experience and Location $17.85-$25.90
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
- POSITION SUMMARY:
and the surgery centers. Maintains a professional working relationship with physicians, their office staff, and the facility Managers
and Coordinators. Acts as a resource for the customers. Must be able to work on multiple job tasks simultaneously and have good
prioritization skills. Must be self-directed and have a strong commitment to customer service. Maintains confidentiality.
Education, Training, Experience, Certification And Licensure
High School graduate; additional college coursework preferred. Previous scheduling or medical office experience; Participates in
training program and continuing education; updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise. Medical
terminology preferred.
Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of
expertise.
Special Equipment, Skills Or Other Requirements
Strong organizational and time management skills required. Effective oral and written communication skills required. Past
experience in PC utilization required, with a proficient use of a Windows environment.
Work Environment And Hazards
Office environment. Exposure Class I and II.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work; standing, walking and sitting for prolonged periods of time, repetitive motion of hands, fingers and wrists.
Work Contact Group
Employees, medical staff, physician’s office staff, patients, service departments, and various regulatory and professional agency staff.
Supervised By
Patient Access Manager
Supervises
None
Career Path
Level 2, Level 3Access Scheduler Representative, Coordinator, Manager
General Performance Criteria: Access Scheduler Representative
Criteria
Expectations
Exceeds Meets Below
Co-ordinates and schedules surgical and diagnostic patient procedures between surgeons and their
office staff, anesthesiology, external and internal providers according to established protocols.
Schedules patient procedures in effort to maximize the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and utilization of
human and facility resources; making the patient and their needs the primary focus.
Accountable for the completeness and accuracy of data entry into the scheduling system, including
patient demographics, procedures, laterality, equipment, assistant services, patient care needs and
procedure time.
As a part of the team, is accountable for the flow, completeness and accuracy of the surgical order
form surgical information.
Collaborates extensively with other schedulers and manager to assure maximum utilization of block
and open time in each surgical facility.
Collaborates with multiple network service areas, such as Pre-admission Testing, Patient Access, OP
surgical centers, Medical Imaging. To ensure appropriate and accurate patient scheduling access to
all network services.
Accountable to utilize excellent and professional telephone skills with all customers.
Is effective in the utilization of verbal and written medical terminiology when scheduling in the
surgical and diagnostic service areas.
Effectively utilizes a variety of office computer programs, such as Microsoft Office, as well as the
ability and willingness to learn new computerized resources PHS, HPF.
Performs other clerical tasks to support manager (i.e. QA related audits).
Actively participates in the development of work schedule to accommodate patient flow and meet
departmental/staffing needs.
Has the ability to process issues utilizing policy, procedures and leadership input.
Professional and Staff Development
Supports/participates with the orientation process for new team members.
Participates in huddles, line ups, staff and employee meetings.
Participates in voluntary and required inservice and educational activities.
Participates in performance improvement activities by identifying and implementing a positive
change when areas needing improvement are identified.
Demonstrates conflict resolution by consistently utilizing non-threatening, honest and clear
communication. Resolves conflict with co-worker in a positive manner with the goal to reach
mutually agreeable solution.
Displays commitment of the Hospital Mission
Adheres to standard policies related to infection control, fire and safety, personnel policies and
departmental procedures. Is knowledgeable and compliant of hospital policy, customer service
standards and adheres to hospital confidentiality statement.
Facilitates patient and information flow by directing patients to correct locations. Maintains good
relations with all customers and respects patient rights to privacy.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, team concepts and delivers exceptional customer
service to our patients, visitors and colleagues.
Pay range based on experience and Location $17.85-$25.90
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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