Scheduler

Prime Healthcare Services; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME seeks a Scheduler in the Endoscopy department for a full-time day shift. The role books surgical cases across age groups, coordinates services from vendors, prepares schedules, and manages communications and charges to support safe, efficient patient care.

The ideal candidate has experience in a medical setting, knowledge of medical terminology, strong clerical and computer skills, and solid English and interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Medical Care Setting.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Strong clerical and computer skills.
• Command of the English language.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in the OR preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Routinely books surgical cases for pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients for the OR and GI Lab.
• Coordinates and confirms the acquisition of services, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries.
• Prepares and distributes the surgical schedule and on-call list to appropriate departments or personnel.
• Checks, enters and reconciles the daily patient charges; prepares and distributes the monthly surgical statistics.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clerical skills

Computer skills

English language

Interpersonal skills

OR experience

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Position:Scheduler

Department: Endoscopy

Schedule: Full-time Days / 8 Hr Shift

Facility:Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, Maine

Location:Lewiston, Maine, 04240

Pay:$21.00 - $22.00

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

The Surgery Scheduling Coordinator routinely books surgical cases for pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients for the OR and the G.I. Lab. Coordinates and confirms the acquisition of services, equipment, instrumentation and supplies from outside vendors for scheduled surgeries. Prepares and distributes the surgical schedule and on call list to appropriate departments or personnel. Checks, enters and reconciles the daily patient charges. Prepares and distributes the monthly surgical statistics. Updates the Surgery Schedules and completes the required Log Book. Answers phones and appropriately communicates messages. Assists OR Director and Charge Nurse with additional clerical duties. Works with coworkers, other departments and outside companies, assisting with the provision of safe, efficient and quality patient care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Previous experience in a Medical Care Setting.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Strong clerical and computer skills.
• Command of the English language.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in the OR preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $21.00 to $22.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf