Surgical Scheduler

Team Member Services; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

AdventHealth in Port Charlotte, FL is seeking a skilled Surgery Scheduling Clerk to coordinate patient scheduling for procedures and manage related facility paperwork. You'll collect demographic, insurance, and clinical information and coordinate with physicians and staff to ensure smooth add-on and rescheduled cases.

The role requires strong communication, basic computer skills, and familiarity with scheduling systems.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry.
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to document accurately and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients for surgery and completes facility paperwork.
• Obtains necessary scheduling, demographic, insurance, and clinical information to schedule, cancel, or reschedule events.
• Schedules surgeries with physicians and physician office staff using the facility's designated method.
• Communicates add-on case details to designated departments and prepares reservations within established timeframes.
• Maintains hospital schedules via calls and faxes; assists with staff orientation as needed.

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

2500 HARBOR BLVD

City:

PORT CHARLOTTE

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33952

Job Description:

Schedules patients for surgery and completes facility paperwork. Obtains necessary scheduling, demographic, insurance, and clinical information to schedule, cancel, or reschedule events with minimal call transfers or callbacks. Schedules surgeries with physicians and physician office staff using the method designated by the facility. Calls designated departments with information for add-on cases if patients are not yet admitted to the hospital and prepares and sends reservations for each case scheduled within established timeframes. Responds to multiple inquiries from telephone, intercom, and direct communication regarding scheduling of surgery and the main operating room suite. Prepares the advance surgical schedule, scrutinizes tentative schedules, and contacts Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Admissions, surgeons, etc., reviewing other information that affects administration of the schedule. Maintains hospital schedules through various methods such as calls, faxes, etc. Assists with orientation of staff members as needed. Other duties as assigned. Consistently maintains and improves skills such as telephone etiquette, typing accuracy/speed, and communications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry [Required]
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English [Required]
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Ability to document accurately and concisely [Required]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study:

• N/A

Work Experience:

• -3+ years in a healthcare setting [Required]
• - 1+ year of technical experience [Preferred]
• -1+ Electronic Health Record (EHR) scheduling experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677

Pay Range:

$17.80 - $28.48

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse :

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.