Orthopedics Surgery Scheduler

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About Us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.

Pre-Employment Requirements
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Orthopedics Surgery Scheduler
ORTHOPEDICS (BILLINGS CLINIC ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE)
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Shift: Day
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $17.25 - $21.56

The Surgery Scheduler I is responsible for scheduling, coordinating clerical and administrative support functions within the Orthopedics Department. Appropriately interacts with physicians, patients, family and staff. Supports unit activities to ensure smooth functioning of the surgical process and assures the appropriate clinical and insurance information is collected for the surgery scheduled. Responsibilities include but are not limited to scheduling, orientation/training, development, physician relationships, intradepartmental and interdepartmental activities, quality control and process improvement activities.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain a detailed knowledge of the Cerner information system functionality and structure to ensure Orthopedics Surgery Scheduling is seamless. Understands the implications of the data and how the data is utilized. Participates in maintaining the integrity of the system data. Develops and maintains records and files in an organized manner.
• Communicates appropriately with customers to identify concerns and issues, investigates and coordinates resolution of non-routine problems. Initiates appropriate follow-up to ensure that all matters requiring attention are addressed promptly and efficiently. Refers more complex problems to the Manager or Director as appropriate.
• Identifies needs and sets goals for own professional growth and development; meets all system/departmental educational requirements.
• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance.
• Provides routine administrative and secretarial support to the department staff including answering of incoming telephone line and call coordination, surgery scheduling, and file management.
• Coordination of insurance and authorization management.
• Adherence to guidelines and data collection for Center of Excellence for Advanced Orthopedics, Total Joint Certification, Advanced Hip and Knee Certification and Advanced Foot and Ankle Certification.

Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

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