Surgery Scheduler Gastroenterology

Banner Health; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking an experienced Surgery Scheduler for the Gastroenterology department in Chandler. The role involves coordinating elective surgeries, verifying physician privileges, and handling patient information and charges within a computerized scheduling system.

Responsibilities include scheduling block times, entering orders, and acting as a liaison between patients, staff, and physicians while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in all records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate elective surgeries and other procedures in scheduling system.
• Verify physician privileges and maintain logs of current status.
• Enter orders, charges, and patient information; compile reports for management.
• Answer phones, greet patients, and direct inquiries to appropriate staff.
• Maintain block times for surgeons and generate related reports.
• Assist with equipment and instrument logistics and department work orders.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Scheduling software

Job description

Surgery Scheduler Gastroenterology### Surgery Scheduler GastroenterologyApply: Banner Health Clinic Chandler Medical Pavilion GI (1125 S Alma School Rd Suite 210): Full time: Posted Today: R4455709**Primary City/State:**Chandler, Arizona**Department Name:**East Valley IOSE**Work Shift:**Day**Job Category:**Administrative ServicesGreat careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. **Gastroenterology** is the treatment of conditions and diseases of the digestive system. Whether patients have acid reflux or gastrointestinal cancer, we are here to help patients get back on the road to wellness. Our specialists work closely with patients to develop an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. No matter the condition, our goal is to lead them back to the daily life and activities they love. As an **ISE Surgery Scheduler**, you will work various surgical quest by inputting patient demographic information into software. You will verify surgery case requests are correct, case times with office schedulers, create preliminary reports for outside clinics noting when their surgeon case times are and verify surgical equipment is correct for the scheduled case. You will also create Block times as needed for clinical schedulers and providers. We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude and is ready to help our patients on their healthcare journeys. **Location:** Banner Desert Med Ctr -1400 S Dobson Rd **Hours:** 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday through FridayAt Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area. We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for scheduling surgical, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures using a computerized scheduling system. The position is also responsible for entering patient charges, orders, and other pertinent information into the system and compiling and reporting statistical information to management. The incumbent may act as an office liaison for department staff, physicians, and patient families. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Coordinates case times for elective, urgent or emergent surgeries, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures in a computerized scheduling system. Verifies and reviews physician privilege status prior to scheduling. Interfaces with medical staff office to maintain log of current privilege status and maintains confidentially of all information. May acquire and maintain physician preference information and staff roster. 2. Acquires authorization numbers, History and Physicals, results of laboratory tests and verifies that they are current. Orders previous medical records for the day of the procedure, when necessary. 3. Types and prints physician orders for multiple physicians and departments. Schedules and maintains physician block time, and block time releases. 4. Enters physician’s orders for lab, blood bank, medical imaging, and cardiology. Enters results of diagnostic tests, patient registration information and patient charges. Compiles data and prepares statistical reports for management. 5. Conducts charge management audits for assigned area. Reconciles charge packet information with the audit. Identifies missed or incorrect charges and corrects when appropriate. 6. Acts as a receptionist to assigned unit; answers phones, relays message. Greets and directs patients, visitors, physicians, and families and answers questions about policies and procedures. Acts as a liaison among nursing units, physician and staff to relay patient data. Screens requests for patient information and refers to appropriate staff. Records and types minutes of staff meetings, when required. Prepares and distributes staff call roster each month. 7. Enters facility work orders and supply orders when required by assigned department. Requests repairs/maintenance for business machines in the department. Arranges for pickup and delivery of instruments and equipment and completes all necessary paperwork. 8. This position has responsibility for scheduling surgeries and procedures and maintaining a smooth workflow in the area. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, under stressful situations, set priorities and maintain highly confidential information. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 2 years of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital central scheduling or physician office scheduling setting. Knowledge of medical terminology is required. Also requires knowledge of payor contract terms and processes. Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Requires effective teamworking skills and the ability to meet deadlines and productivity standards. The position requires knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software and the ability to use computerized scheduling systems. Must possess the ability to maintain accurate statistical records, gather data, and produce reports. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred.