What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler/Registrar position at Los Alamos Medical Center?
Surgery Scheduler / Registrar-7435-2524Los Alamos Medical Center
Description
1000.00 sign-on bonus available for this position
At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that’s continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we’re both a great place for care and a great place to work! We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care. We invite you to come be a part of this organization.
Prepares statistical reports and performs clerical functions such as preparing and sending outgoing mail, distributing incoming mail, maintaining filing systems, entering data and maintaining databases, typing documents and correspondence, photocopying, scanning, and faxing.
Greets incoming visitors and communicates with patients and providers.
Places, answers, and directs phone calls and distributes messages.
Organizes, coordinates, and schedules meetings and appointments.
Keeps office area neat and tidy, and monitors and orders office supplies.
Handles information requests, including reviewing files and records, answering inquiries, and responding to incoming work requests.
Coordinates work flow and compiles records of office activities.
Collaborates and coordinates the scheduling of surgeries and procedures with physician offices, diagnostic services, admitting, and inpatient areas daily.
Updates the schedule daily and informs staff of any changes.
Management of the patient scheduling, including the prior authorization process for surgery.
Serve as a liaison between referring entities.
Acts as surgical services Kronos timekeeper.
Qualifications
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Minimum Work Experience
Requires at least two years of related healthcare experience, ex. administrative / registration.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
OR Support Staff
Primary Location
New Mexico-Los Alamos
Schedule
Full-timeWork ScheduleDay shift, less than 7 hr / shift, weekdays only
