What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Scheduler - Orthopaedics position at Atlantis Orthopaedics?
Description:
- Based on Physician orders, schedules surgical procedures.
- Schedules pre-operative medical appointments, obtains surgical times and preadmission times, provides required documentation to facility, coordinates scheduling with suppliers and vendors.
- Communicates directly with patients to provide appropriate surgical instructions, demonstrates exceptional customer service, communicating clearly, respectfully, and professionally with patients, family and clinical team.
- Uses EHR functions to ensure consistent and accurate documentation, following established protocol. Complies with all OHSA, HIPAA, BBP and other protocol.
This is a full-time position, Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Requirements:- Prior experience as a Surgical Scheduler and/or surgical Medical Assistant required, in a physician practice and orthopaedics preferred.
- Must be organized and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple and changing priorities.
- EMR/PM experience strongly preferred, strong keyboard skills required. Must be able to simultaneously use the computer and speak on the phone (talk and type).
- Primarily sedentary, sitting.
- Use of general office equipment – keyboard, telephone, faxing.
- Periodic lifting, stooping, carrying less than 25 lbs.
