What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler PRN position at Summit Medical Center Llc?
Schedules all operative and invasive procedures as well as sends information to the appropriate individuals for pre-certification. Records statistics as requested. Orders equipment for specific procedures. Performs all secretarial duties as requested. Maintains communication lines for the department.
The staffing of the Summit Medical Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties beyond their normal responsibilities as staffing and patient needs change.
Responsibilities:
- Verifies all surgery schedules, per policy and procedure.
- Batches patient charges and processes them.
- Maintains the current surgery schedule daily in Meditech.
- Scan implant records into Meditech.
- Keeps track of invoices brought in from reps.
- Answers the telephone in a polite manner and communicates information to appropriate personnel.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
- Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient and center-related business.
- Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other Summit Medical Center employees.
- Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.
- Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and the Center's business.
Qualifications:
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Basic Computer Knowledge
- Accurate Ten-Key
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a surgery scheduler
Special Skills and Knowledge:
- Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain a steady level of productivity; self-motivated.
- Organization and management of the secretary’s activities
Essential Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Ability to function as a member of the surgical team.
- Ability to perform tasks of a surgery scheduler efficiently.
- Compliance with the attendance policy.
- Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs
- Ability to respond quickly, physically, and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition change.
Physical/Mental Requirements for Position:
- Ability to read and write (legibly).
- Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively.
- Ability to understand and resolve simple to complex problems.
- Ability to understand simple to complex instructions.
- Ability to constantly walk, stand, and/or lift.
- Ability to frequently utilize the full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending, and twisting.
- Ability to frequently lift, pull, push with the assistance of one other person, the weight of the average patient.
- Ability to see, hear, and distinguish color.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
- Ability to function independently without constant supervision.
Bloodborne Pathogen Classification:
Category 1-Occupational exposure
The above material reflects the general qualifications considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work required that may be inherent to the position.