Anesthesia Scheduler

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking an organized scheduling professional to manage high-volume scheduling in a fully computerized environment. You will serve as a liaison among staff, medical staff, physicians' offices, and other hospital personnel, ensuring accurate scheduling and smooth communication.

Required are knowledge of medical terminology, typing at about 40 wpm, and strong customer-service and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Typing skill essential (40 wpm).
• Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in computer applications and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduling in a high-volume, fully computerized environment.
• Acts as professional liaison for staff, medical staff, physicians’ offices, and other hospital personnel.
• Maintains knowledge of anesthesia procedures and related functions; multitasks effectively.

Skills

Medical terminology

Typing

Customer service

Problem solving

Computer applications

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Computerized scheduling system

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Performs scheduling function in a high volume fully computerized environment. Acts as a professional liaison for staff, other hospital personnel, medical staff, and physicians’ offices. Requires general knowledge of anesthesia procedures and other related functions. Additional skills required include typing, strong customer service and problem solving.

Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Medical terminology
  • Three (3) years previous medical related clerical experience or an associate’s degree
  • Demonstrated organizational and communication/customer service skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in utilization of computer application
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED:
  • Previous experience in hospital/medical office scheduling environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of a computerized scheduling system
  • Associate Degree
  • Prior experience in insurance precertification Experience interfacing with physician offices, other organization departments, and third party payers.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals in all levels of responsibility.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to type 40 words per minute
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
  • Strong customer service experience working with patients and clinicians
  • Able to work an 8 hour schedule between the hours of 6am and 6pm

Work Hours:

8a-5p

On-Call Requirements:

Yes