Surgical Scheduler

Remote Jobs; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Parental Leave

403-B Retirement Plan

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Port Charlotte is seeking a Surgery Scheduling Specialist to coordinate procedures, gather scheduling, demographic, insurance and clinical information, and prepare reservations within established timeframes.

You will contact departments, maintain hospital schedules, assist with staff orientation, and uphold telephone etiquette and accurate documentation. Requires High School diploma and 3+ years healthcare experience; BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak conversational English.
• 3+ years in a healthcare setting.
• Proficient in basic computer skills and scheduling tasks.
• Experience with EHR scheduling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients for surgery and completes facility paperwork.
• Gathers scheduling, demographic, insurance, and clinical information.
• Schedules surgeries with physicians and office staff as designated.
• Maintains hospital schedules via calls, faxes, and other methods.
• Assists with orientation of staff and ensures accurate communications.

Skills

Communication with patients

Healthcare knowledge

English proficiency

Computer skills

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

EHR scheduling

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:

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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.