Scheduler II

RN SURGERY SCHEDULER - New Iberia Clinic

Must be willing to train in Lafayette

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a RN/LPN program
• At least 2 years work history as a surgery scheduler or in a clinical or surgical setting
• Currently licensed and in good standing (or eligible to be by state date) by Louisiana State Board of Nursing
• Eligible (no prohibitions) for credentialing under Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial insurance programs
• Pass basic background check for criminal history, OIG, etc.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITITES:

• Candidates will be responsible to review pre-op and post-op instructions with patients, coordinating with outside facilities, scheduling patient appointments to sign consents and requesting cardiac clearances when warranted. Candidates will also assist in the clinic setting when available.
• Candidates must be familiar with completing surgery consent forms and possess a strong knowledge of medications.

OTHER BASIC SKILLS

• Knowledge of EMR / Charting / coding requirements
• General proficiency working with computers and data analysis
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to work independently when required / appropriate