Surgery Scheduler

Talentify; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Low-Cost Prescriptions

Health & Wellness Benefits

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Archbold Medical Center is seeking a Surgery Scheduler for Archbold Urology to manage all aspects of surgical scheduling and patient prep. You will coordinate physician schedules, explain procedures to patients and secure necessary signatures and orders for charting.

Role requires 2 years of scheduling/secretarial experience in a healthcare setting and may prefer medical terminology/secretarial training. Archbold offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Terminology and Secretarial courses preferred.
• Must have 2 years of experience in an office or hospital setting with scheduling/secretarial duties.
• Scheduling experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all surgical procedures.
• Coordinate physicians' surgery schedules to avoid delays.
• Explain surgical procedures to patients.
• Obtain patient signatures on required forms.
• Schedule pre-op date/time with pre-admit.
• Obtain prescriptions needed for prep medications.
• Ensure orders, histories, physicals and consents are filed in charts.
• Handle surgery cancellations.
• Schedule diagnostic test appointments for patients.
• Maintain open communication with the OR.

Skills

Scheduling

Medical Terminology

Secretarial duties

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Surgery Scheduler — Archbold Urology

Description:

Schedule all surgical procedures

Coordinate physicians' surgery schedules to ensure efficiency and prevent delays

Explain surgical procedure to the patient

Answer any questions the patient/family may have about diagnostic tests or surgical procedures

Obtain patient signature on needed forms

Schedule pre-op date/time with pre-admit

Obtain any prescriptions needed for prep medications

Ensure all orders, history/physicals, and consents are placed in patient's charts

Handle surgery cancellations

Schedule appointment times for diagnostic tests for patients

Maintain open communication with the OR

Experience/Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required

Medical Terminology and Secretarial courses preferred

Must have 2 years of experience in an office or hospital setting where scheduling, secretarial duties are utilized

Scheduling experience a plus

Perks/Benefits:

(for eligible employees):

Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization

Medical / Dental

Retirement Plan

PTO and paid life insurance

What Sets Us Apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.

For 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.

You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

What we offer:

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.

We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:

• Work/Life Balance
• Planning for the Future
• Low-Cost Prescriptions
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Planning for Life's Unexpected Moments
• Helping You to Advance Your Career

Mission

To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.

Vision

A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care.