Surgical Scheduler - York Operating Room - Night

WellSpan Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated admissions coordinator to perform a variety of scheduling, reception, and secretarial duties. This full-time position involves registering patients, coordinating surgical schedules, and maintaining accurate medical records. The role requires basic computer skills and a high school diploma, with opportunities for training in medical terminology. Join a team that values outstanding service and teamwork, and contribute to a vital healthcare environment where your efforts will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year relevant experience required.
• Medical terminology training within 1 year required.

Responsibilities

• Registers and admits urgent/emergency surgery patients.
• Schedules patients for operative procedures and maintains records.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of word processing techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

General Summary

Performs a variety of admissions, scheduling, reception and secretarial duties. May perform the duties of Nursing Assistant, as needed.

Shift

Full Time, 10:30PM-7AM 2 nights per week, E/O weekend included & potential for 1st shift and/or 2nd shift as needed (6:45AM-3:15PM or 2:30PM-11PM)

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Registers/admits urgent/emergency surgery patients. Enters surgical information into appropriate computer system.
• Schedules patients for operative procedures. Schedules inservice room.
• Coordinates with appropriate personnel to facilitate creation of the surgical schedule and to ensure that needed equipment, supplies, personnel and patient information is available for procedures. Prepares surgical schedule.
• Creates medical records for new patients.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
• Keeps patient records current.
• Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callers.
• Types a variety of letters, memorandums, reports, meeting minutes, correspondence, forms and other documentation from written copy, dictaphone or transcription as appropriate. Proofs materials for errors.
• Enters and/or retrieves data from established computer files using knowledge of various computer software applications.

Common Expectations:

• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Transports patients to and from Operating room suite. Assists with positioning of patients according to type of surgery, as needed.
• Assists with the transport of blood products to/from the Operating Rooms and specimens to our Laboratory, as needed.
• Orders and stocks supplies on an ongoing basis, as needed.
• Attends meetings as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Courses and Training:

• Medical terminology within 1 year Required and
• Medical secretarial training, previous experience with EHR, and Microsoft Office Suite. Upon Hire Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of word processing techniques.