What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler position at The Christ Hospital Health Network?
Acts as medical secretary to medical director and schedules patient care activity in the office and facilitates flow of information between physician, patient, and the referring physician.
Manages daily patient and physician scheduling using appropriate systems for ordering of labs, diagnostic test orders and scheduling. Provides clerical support to clinical team. Obtains records, films, etc. in preparation of daily schedule. Assignments may be of a confidential manner and require judgment and discretion at all times.
Answers telephone makes daily patient, physician and other phone calls. Transcribes, distributes and files correspondence and administrative documents. Coordinates meeting plans and travel arrangements for physician. Attend and take minutes for meetings. Opens and sorts mail. Order Supplies as needed.
Checks out patients, answers questions, schedules follow-up appointments or testing, collect co-pays.
Verifies referrals and performs pre-certifications as appropriate. Manages and updates to volumes of patient care policies. Assist with training of new schedulers.
Maintains cash drawer, reconciles balances, prepares deposits by completing deposit slips, may take deposits to the bank, batches fee tickets, checks for their accuracy and completion, completes batch header documentation, and submits batches to CBO daily.
All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates degree or Medical Secretary Certification preferred.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 2 years medical office experience and 1-year prior scheduling experience required. Administrative or secretarial experience preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: copier, fax, telephone system, postage equipment, and computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel). Excellent organization and communication skills required. Must be able to multi-task and maintain confidentiality.
