Surgery Scheduler - Gastroenterology

PeaceHealth; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Surgery Scheduler - Gastroenterology for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The role schedules surgical procedures, coordinates with hospitals and physician offices, and supports multiple departments to ensure accurate and timely scheduling.

The incumbent brings healthcare experience and expertise in scheduling practices. Salary is listed as $25.62–$34.58 per hour, with typical benefits and a focus on accuracy and customer service in a busy surgical services

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Terminology coursework or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of healthcare related experience or three years of progressive secretarial experience in healthcare.
• Preferred: experience in surgical ambulatory or acute care scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of surgical procedures across hospital or ambulatory centers.
• Ensure accurate scheduling information and block release times; communicate with physician offices.
• Schedule surgery visits as required and arrange cases for maximum schedule efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivated

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma

Medical Terminology

Tools

CareCast/Flow Cast

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Surgery Scheduler - Gastroenterology for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.62 – $34.58.

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting physician offices in the scheduling of surgical procedures for patients while providing the Surgical Services division, PFS, Anesthesiology and other required departments with required information.

Details of the Position

• Completes the scheduling process by coordinating surgery department (hospital or ambulatory surgery center) and physician offices’ needs. This includes: communicating with physician offices to assure scheduling system is accurate: ensuring the schedule is completed in a timely manner ahead of surgery date; documenting block release times for block utilization reports.
• Schedules surgery visits as required.
• Arranges cases to assure maximum effectiveness of schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent and
• College Coursework Required: Medical Terminology or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years Required: Related experience in a healthcare setting or three years progressive secretarial experience in healthcare and
• Preferred: Previous experience in a surgical ambulatory care or acute care setting and/or a scheduling position and
• Preferred: Experience in CareCast/Flow Cast

Skills

• Self-motivated and able to work independently. (Required)
• Strong customer service skills. (Required)
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications. Experience with scheduling programs. (Preferred)
• Detail oriented and good problem-solving skills. (Required)

Working Conditions

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Sedentary work.
• Predominantly operates in an office environment.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

For additional information or questions, please email Jen Worthington at [e-mail] or call 360-448-0542.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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