Scheduler Surgery- Pre Admission Center- FT- 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital seeks an OR Scheduler responsible for scheduling elective surgical procedures and assisting staff. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and ideally have experience in a medical or customer-facing role, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience in a secretarial, receptionist or customer service role required.
• Medical related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduling elective surgical procedures.
• Assist physicians and staff and provide effective communication.
• Maintain a safe, orderly office environment and assist in new staff orientation.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service Orientation

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Personal Computer

Communication System

Job description

Overview

The OR Scheduler is responsible for scheduling elective surgical procedures for the operating room, endoscopy, and anesthesia only cases outside of the operating room, with the exception of labor and delivery at Women’s and Children and the cath lab. Other responsibilities include assisting physicians and staff as necessary, providing effective communication, maintaining a safe, orderly office environment and assisting in the orientation of new staff.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 1 year experience of previous secretarial/receptionist/customer service role required.
• Medical related experience preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Must be able to operate communication system appropriately (telephones, fax machine).
• Must have customer service orientation. (Ability to communicate and articulate effectively in English with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.; Ability to use effective interpersonal and teamwork skills when working with a variety of people and situations.)
• Must be able to utilize effective time management skills, organize workload, accomplish goals and objectives, and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to establish priorities, delegate when required and follow up in problem solving. (Including the ability to adapt to an often stressful and rapidly changing environment.)
• Must be attentive to detail.
• Ability to problem solve and negotiate for positive results with staff and physicians.
• Basic keyboard, or ability to use a personal computer.