Surgery Scheduler Gastroenterology

bannerhealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is opening a new surgical scheduling-focused role in the Scottsdale area. The position involves coordinating case times for elective and urgent procedures, entering orders and charges, and acting as a liaison between patients, physicians, and staff.

Training will occur prior to opening, with on-site duties in the planned Desert Ridge/Scottsdale locations. The successful candidate will handle scheduling, charting, and data reporting tasks, supporting a coordinated patient experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinates case times for elective, urgent or emergent surgeries, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures in a computerized scheduling system.
• Acquires authorization numbers, History and Physicals, results of laboratory tests and verifies that they are current.
• Types and prints physician orders for multiple physicians and departments.
• Schedules and maintains physician block time, and block time releases.
• Enters physician's orders for lab, blood bank, medical imaging, and cardiology.
• Enters results of diagnostic tests, patient registration information and patient charges.
• Conducts charge management audits for assigned area.
• Acts as a receptionist to assigned unit; answers phones, relays message.

Job description

Primary City/State

Scottsdale, Arizona

Department Name

Desert Ridge Gastro Clinic

Work Shift

Day

Job Category

Administrative Services

Great 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.

Set to open in early 2027 . The three-story facility will bring a broad range of services together in one convenient location, including Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, cardiovascular care, medical and surgical specialties, neurosciences, specialty pharmacy, imaging and urgent care . Physicians and team members will have the opportunity to help build an integrated care environment designed around collaboration, technology and a coordinated patient experience. Providers and staff will work across specialties to make it easier for patients to access care, navigate services and receive support throughout their health care journey.

Located in one of the Valley's growing communities, Banner Health Center plus represents an important expansion of Banner Health's presence and services in North Scottsdale. Team members will have the opportunity to join a new multidisciplinary setting, contribute to its development and help shape how care is delivered from the beginning.

Schedule

Full Time, Monday - Friday with start times between 7:30a and 8:30a.

Training

Prior to our opening in early 2027. You will work at Desert Ridge 4375 E Irma Ln Phoenix AZ 85050. Once open you will work at 18250 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale AZ 85255

At 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Types and prints physician orders for multiple physicians and departments. Schedules and maintains physician block time, and block time releases.
• 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.
• Conducts charge management audits for assigned area. Reconciles charge packet information with the audit. Identifies missed or incorrect charges and corrects when appropriate.
• 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.
• 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 compl