Surgery Scheduler

Job Summary:

Responsible for accurate, complete conflict-free computerized scheduling for Perioperative Services- including GI, Inpatient Operating Rooms/ PACU, Outpatient Operating Rooms/ PACU, and non-OR Procedural areas. Manages the Surgery schedule to best utilize the surgical suites and equipment. Professionally interfaces over the phone and in person with physicians, vendors, outside offices, HMNH staff and leadership in Inpatient and Outpatient settings. Reconciles charges generated within Perioperative Services. Assists with data collection and patient chart preparation for Perioperative Services.

Licensure and Certification:

• N/A

Education:

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred 

Experience:

• Prior surgery scheduling experience preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of surgery scheduling
• Knowledge in computer use and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of complex medical terminology.
• Analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Customer service skills

Physical Demands - Clerical/Administrative Non-Patient Care:

• Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.
• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
• Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
• Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.