Oaklawn Hospital Hiring for Scheduler – Pre-Op Teaching Job at Marshall, MI Full Time

Job Summary: Responsible for scheduling of surgical procedures and related appointments (CT, MRI, ULS, PAT) with minimal supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Schedules surgical procedures and schedules outpatient ancillary services based on approved department scheduling procedures. Effectively communicates appointment schedules and other pertinent information to patients and/or physician offices.
• Collects and assembles orders from physician offices for scheduled procedures.
• Coordinates with other departments as necessary to confirm scheduling for coverage.
• Answers multiple phone lines and triages patient scheduling concerns.
• Works closely with the OR Director and staff to avoid equipment or supply conflicts.
• Promotes positive relationships with office scheduling, physicians and nursing staff members throughout the entire scheduling process.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently.
• Provides relevant data for surgical block utilization.
• Attends and participates as an active member in assigned committees.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or an equivalent. One (1) year experience in health care setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proficiency with Windows Operating System, MS Office (Work, Excel, and Outlook) and other clinical applications/database is preferred. Completion of Medical Terminology course in either a college program or independent coursework. Proficient typing skills of 50+ wpm. Knowledge of Practice Management and Word Processing Software. LEAN experience preferred. Excellent communication skills are mandatory with a primary focus on customer service.

Working Conditions: General office and Perioperative Services environment.

Physical Requirements: Constantly see/visual acuity, talk/hear. Frequently sit, reach, handle/grasp/feel, lift/carry 1 to 25 lbs. Occasionally lift/carry 25 to 49 lbs.