Surgery Scheduler & Coordinator

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Macon, GA is seeking an administrative support specialist to assist with imaging scheduling, patient registration and payments processing.

The role emphasizes effective communication, data entry skills, and coordination with departments to ensure smooth operations. A high school diploma or GED and experience with data entry are required.

The environment is clean and well-lit, with standard office equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with physicians, staff and other Medical Center personnel.
• Ability to prioritize clinical responsibilities.
• Experience with computer data entry and standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment through communication and teamwork.
• Schedules outpatient procedures and coordinates with resources to support departmental operations.
• Registers patients prior to imaging procedures.
• Reviews orders for clarity, updates patient/procedure information electronically, and reports patient payments.
• Maintains courteous communication with customers and provides information promptly.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment to ensure proper use and efficiency.
• Coordinates activities, promotes cooperation, and shares information to achieve department goals.
• Participates in planning processes to support quality improvement and departmental objectives.

Skills

Effective communication with medical

Prioritize clinical responsibilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Experience with computer data entry and standard office equipment.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Schedules outpatient procedures as needed, promptly removes orders from order queue and schedules to appropriate resources, maintains appropriate records, which contribute to the efficiency of the departmental operations and coordinates with other departments as needed.
• Registers patients prior to imaging procedures.
• Reviews orders for clarity and completeness, records and updates patient/procedure information electronically, collects and accurately reports patient payments.
• Maintains effective communication with customers, greets and offers assistance, provides appropriate information in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
• Maintains knowledge and skill of appropriate equipment to ensure proper use and efficiency of duties performed.
• Maintains effective coordination of activities, promotes cooperation, shares information and makes optimal use of abilities, equipment and materials to accomplish desired departmental goals.
• Participates in planning processes by establishing personal goals to support quality improvement efforts and contributes to the achievement of departmental objectives.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with physicians, staff and other Medical Center personnel Ability to prioritize clinical responsibilities

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clean, well-lit, comfortable, office environment Moderate noise level

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum .