Scheduler III PD

MemorialCare; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

MemorialCare in Fountain Valley, CA, is seeking a Scheduler III PD for the GI Services department. This per-diem, dayshift role manages perioperative scheduling, GI and surgical procedures, and patient records using the hospital system.

The candidate will coordinate with nurses and physicians to ensure accurate documentation and timely workflow. A high school diploma is required, with at least one year of acute care experience and proficiency in medical terminology.

Qualifications

• One year of acute care experience as unit secretary/nursing assistant or nursing student who completed first semester of nursing school preferred.
• Scheduling, data entry, and billing experience preferred.
• Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred.
• Proficient in medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes workload effectively.
• Tracks, manages, and organizes projects.
• Maintains patient privacy rights and confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Provides excellent customer service; acts as liaison with all departments.
• Contributes to a safe, effective work environment.
• Uses tact, discretion and good judgment in interactions.
• Communicates effectively in written and verbal form.
• Uses computer programs accurately and efficiently.
• Applies job-specific knowledge to daily tasks.
• Arrives to work on time and follows company policies.
• Interacts positively and constructively with colleagues.
• Prioritizes and multitasks to complete duties.

Skills

Scheduling

Data entry

Billing

Medical terminology

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

Word processing

Job description

Title: Scheduler III PD

Location: Fountain Valley

Department: GI Services

Status: Per-Diem

Shift: Days

Pay Rate: $25/hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion Synergy and Integrity. The employee shall support Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

The Scheduler/Secretary performs a broad range of secretarial and administrative functions. This position oversees the daily operations of the perioperative scheduling, including scheduling invasive and non-invasive procedures, GI procedures and surgery procedures. S/he complies and completes accurate and timely information for patient medical records and charges utilizing the hospital computer system. The Scheduler/Secretary performs effective scheduling for efficient patient flow and completion of required documentation. S/he maintain effective working relations with co-workers, nurses and physicians, outside services and other staff members in order to ensure workflow effectiveness. S/he creates an image of quality service and demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• 1. Prioritizes workload effectively
• 2. Demonstrates ability to track, manage and organize projects
• 3. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees.
• 4. Demonstrates the ability to use good customer service skills; acts as a liaison with all departments
• 5. Contributes to an effective and safe working environment.
• 6. Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion.
• 7. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats
• 8. Demonstrates ability to effectively and accurately use computer programs
• 9. Demonstrates ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies.
• 10. Ability to be at work and be on time
• 11. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives
• 12. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner
• 13. Ability to prioritize and multitask

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefi ts and Rewards.

Experience

• One (1) year of acute care experience as unit secretary/nursing assistant or nursing student who has completed the first semester of nursing school preferred
• Scheduling, data entry, and billing experience preferred
• Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred
• Proficient in medical terminology

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalency