Scheduler

Joinmethodist; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Methodist Healthcare System in San Antonio is seeking a Scheduler to coordinate the scheduling of surgical and other procedures across multiple departments. You will work closely with physicians, offices and anesthesia teams to ensure accurate scheduling according to established guidelines, while ensuring necessary equipment and data collection is completed.

The role emphasizes clear communication of schedule changes, use of the scheduling system, and mentoring new staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Six months experience in office functions.
• Ability to use basic office equipment and computers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the scheduling of procedures with physicians, offices and anesthesiologists according to guidelines.
• Ensures necessary equipment is available for all scheduled procedures.
• Communicates additions, cancellations and special requests of schedule to appropriate parties.
• Collects patient demographic and insurance data at scheduling time.
• Uses the computerized scheduling system and supports updates as available.
• Serves as preceptor to new employees.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an)Scheduler today with Methodist Healthcare System.

Benefits

Methodist Healthcare System, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.


• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.


• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  


• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  


• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  


• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  


• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  


• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  


• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  


• Colleague recognition program
  


• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  


• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) Scheduler. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The scheduler is responsible for the accurate scheduling of surgical and other procedures in the various surgical and procedural areas.

What you will do in this role:

• Coordinates the scheduling of procedures with physicians, physician offices, and anesthesiologists according to established scheduling guidelines.


• Ensures that necessary equipment is available for all scheduled procedures.


• Communicates additions, cancellations and special requests of schedule to all appropriate parties.


• Collects patient demographic and insurance data at time of procedure scheduling.


• Utilizes the computerized scheduling system and supports updates as available.


• Serves as preceptor to new employees.

What qualifications you will need:

• Education: High School Graduate or GED preferred. Secretarial, computer and clerical skills acquired through formal education and training also preferred.


• Experience: Six months experience in office functions acquired through hospital or medical office work preferred. Ability to utilize basic office equipment, including computer terminals.


• Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required: None

Methodist Healthcare is recognized as the most respected and preferred healthcare provider in the South Texas region. As San Antonio’s second largest private employer, we employ more than 11,000 individuals, including 2,700 physicians in all specialties. Methodist Healthcare is a 50-50 co-ownership between Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. and HCA Healthcare. Since 1963, our commitment has never wavered in consistently improving the health and wellness of our community by "Serving Humanity to Honor God."

Our network of greater San Antonio hospitals includes nine acute care facilities: Methodist Hospital, Methodist Childrens Hospital, Methodist Hospital Ambulatory Surgery, Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, Methodist Hospital Northeast, Methodist Hospital South, Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, Methodist Hospital Stone Oak and Methodist Hospital Texsan. We also offer 4 freestanding emergency centers in Boerne, Converse, Westover Hills, and the Quarry. At each of our facilities, we offer an outstanding selection of doctors, healthcare professionals, equipment and health services from wellness events to transplant services, pediatrics, dermatology, cardiology, oncology and a complete range of other medical services. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com.

The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Scheduler opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.