Surgery Scheduler Vascular

Banner Medical Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to coordinate case times for elective and urgent surgeries at our Glendale, AZ location. You will schedule for a Vascular surgeon, enter orders, and manage patient charges using our scheduling system.

The role requires medical terminology knowledge, strong organizational skills, and experience with computerized scheduling. The position supports a busy clinical unit and interfaces with staff, physicians, and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; typically 2 years medical clerical experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and payor contract terms.
• Strong organizational, communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and computerized scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate case times for elective, urgent or emergent surgeries in a scheduling system.
• Verify physician privileges and maintain staff roster.
• Enter physician orders for labs, imaging and cardiology; print orders.
• Enter patient charges and registration information; compile statistical reports.
• Receptionist duties: greet patients and relay information; liaison among staff.
• Maintain facility work orders and arrange instrument maintenance.
• Maintain smooth workflow and handle confidential information under pressure.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Meet deadlines

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Scheduling software

Job description

Primary City/State: Glendale, Arizona Department Name: C/P-BTMC Vascular Surgery-Clin 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. As a Surgery Scheduler, you’ll work collectively with a dedicated group of healthcare professionals to ensure patients have a positive experience. You will provide scheduling for our Vascular surgeon. Hours: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm Location: 5757 W Thunderbird Rd, Suite E151, Glendale, AZ 85306 At Banner Medical Group, you’ll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice.

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.

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