Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
Purpose: Schedules all surgeries requested by physicians and physician offices.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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- Schedules surgical procedures through physician offices and inter-hospital departments such as: radiology, oncology, centralscheduling.
- Accurate data entry of patient information, surgical procedure, special needs: such as equipment and implants
- Daily review of schedule for accuracy and updates and adjusts accordingly
- Entering physician block schedules and building the surgery schedule in EPIC
- Efficient scheduling for block utilization
- Work closely with supply chain to notify them of special needs for case
- Schedule cases with knowledge of limited supply listto prevent conflicts
- Active participant in monthly surgery scheduling meetings
- Accuracy in assigning ICD 10 codes to diagnosis
- May need to travel to physician offices to assist with meeting scheduling expectation/needs
- Runs reports as needed
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Will be cross trained in the Surgical Department Health Unit Coordinator role and provide coverage, as needed.
- Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of ICARE Values and Behavior Standards by respecting the Privacy and Confidentiality of the patient and those we serve.
- Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, physician provider, organizational confidentiality and HIPPA Security procedures and protocols as defined under the HIPPA Privacy and Security Procedures.
- Follow established HIPPA Privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information.
- Maintains and protects patients' rights under the HIPPA Privacy Standards
Job Requirements
| General Requirements | None |
| Work Experience | * 6 months experience with surgery scheduling |
| Education | * Preferred - Associate degree in health care related field |
| Specialized Knowledge and Skills | * Completion of medical terminology test with a passing score of 80%. * Strong understanding of ICD 9 and ICD 10 codes * Strong communication skills * Strong computer skills * Knowledge of EPIC * Must be self-confident and self-directed |
*** The following Assessments are required to meet qualifications:
- Must pass a Medical Terminology Test with a minimum score of 80%.
- Must pass a Typing Test with a score of a minimum of 40 WPM.
- Must pass a Customer Service Test with a minimum score of 90%.
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
| Shift | Days |
| Degree Type / Education Level | High School / GED |
| Status | Full-time |
| Facility | Sparrow Hospital |
| Experience Level | Under 4 Years |
