Pre-Op & Surgical Scheduling Coordinator

Kaiser Permanente; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Palmdale is seeking an on-call Surgery Scheduling Assistant to coordinate pre-operative exams, schedule surgeries (inpatient and outpatient), and prepare various statistical reports. You will interact with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff to ensure timely scheduling and accuracy of forms.

The role requires 2 years of medical scheduling experience, strong typing skills, and knowledge of pre-operative tests. Availability for varying days and hours is expected.

Qualifications

• Two years medical office or clinic experience scheduling pre-surgery workups and/or surgery appointments.
• Typing 25 wpm or as required by facility.
• Knowledge of pre-operative test requests and screening procedures.
• Ability to utilize communications skills effectively with physicians, clinic and hospital staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Processes and/or schedules all surgery scheduling requests and coordinates and schedules all pre-operative appointments.
• Collects surgical service statistics and monitors block utilization.
• Interacts with and assists patients and family members, in person and telephonically, in scheduling surgeries and ancillary activities including preoperative exams and completion of required forms.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Skills

Typing 25 wpm

Communication skills

Medical office scheduling

Education

Medical Terminology course

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Palmdale is seeking an on-call Surgery Scheduling Assistant to coordinate pre-operative exams, schedule surgeries (inpatient and outpatient), and prepare various statistical reports. You will interact with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff to ensure timely scheduling and accuracy of forms.

The role requires 2 years of medical scheduling experience, strong typing skills, and knowledge of pre-operative tests. Availability for varying days and hours is expected.