Surgical Scheduler

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Multiple medical plans

Pre-tax savings accounts (FSA/HSA)

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/yr

Wellness program MyHealth Rewards

Job summary

Geisinger Healthplex CenterPoint is hiring for a full-time Scheduling Specialist in Days shift (7:30am-4pm). The role supports OR scheduling for surgeons, manages providers and the department's surgery calendar, and collects patient information to meet scheduling needs.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of healthcare experience; prior patient scheduling experience is strongly preferred. This position offers comprehensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• Minimum of 1 year related healthcare experience (Required).
• Previous patient scheduling experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides operating room scheduling support for surgeons within the department.
• Manages the Providers and the Department’s surgery schedule.
• Obtains patient information and communicates with providers to meet patient needs.
• Monitors operating room usage and notifies physicians of open time/rooms for elective cases.
• Escalates template issues and coordinates with external departments as needed for resolution.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Geisinger Healthplex CenterPoint Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary: Full-time; Days 7:30am - 4pm; Monday - Friday. REQUIRES: High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND one (1) year healthcare related experience. Previous patient scheduling experience strongly preferred.

Job Duties: Provides operating room scheduling support for the surgeons within the department. Manages the individual Providers and the Department’s surgery schedule. Obtains pertinent patient information, communicates with providers to assure that patient needs are met. Works closely with physician’s offices/clinics concerning the scheduling process. Monitors use of operating rooms within department to ensure they are being optimally used, notifying department physicians of open time/rooms for elective scheduling of cases. Serves as escalation point for template related issues, maintains issue logs and provides resolution. Coordinates issues with external departments as needed for resolution. Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details: Caring for your health and well-being.

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience: Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required), Minimum of 1 year-Healthcare (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS

We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE

We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING

We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION

We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY

We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Aff…? Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.