Surgery Scheduler at SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER LLC

Description

Summit Medical Center is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to join our Surgical Team. The position is full-time and available at our Edmond hospital.

Summit Medical Center has established an outstanding reputation for quality services. Credit for this goes to every one of our employees. We are committed to doing our part to ensure each employee has a satisfying work experience and can take pride in working at Summit Medical Center.

Position Summary:

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:

1. Verifies all surgery schedules, per policy and procedure.
2. Batches patient charges and processes them.
3. Maintains the current surgery schedule daily in Meditech.
4. Scan implant records into Meditech.
5. Keeps track of invoices brought in from reps.
6. Answers the telephone in a polite manner and communicates information to appropriate personnel.
7. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
8. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
9. Maintains confidentiality of patient and center-related business.
10. Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other Summit Medical Center employees.
11. Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.
12. Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and the Center's business.

SMC offers a competitive benefits program to full-time employees and their families. SMC pays the majority of the benefit, while a low premium cost is deducted from the employee's paycheck on a pretax basis. We offer medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, a 401 (k) plan, and paid time off.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Bonus opportunities

Physical Setting:

• Hospital

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Qualifications

Qualifications:

1. High School graduate or equivalent
2. Knowledge of medical terminology
3. Basic Computer Knowledge
4. Accurate Ten-Key
5. Minimum 1 year of experience as a surgery scheduler

Special Skills and Knowledge:

1. Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain a steady level of productivity; self-motivated.
2. 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. 

1. Ability to function as a member of the surgical team.
2. Ability to perform tasks of a surgery scheduler efficiently.
3. Compliance with the attendance policy.
4. Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs
5. Ability to respond quickly, physically, and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition change.

Physical/Mental Requirements for Position:

1. Ability to read and write (legibly).
2. Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively.
3. Ability to understand and resolve simple to complex problems.
4. Ability to understand simple to complex instructions.
5. Ability to constantly walk, stand, and/or lift.
6. Ability to frequently utilize the full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending, and twisting.
7. Ability to frequently lift, pull, push with the assistance of one other person, the weight of the average patient.
8. Ability to see, hear, and distinguish color.
9. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
10. Ability to function independently without constant supervision.