What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler/Registrar position at Los Alamos Medical Center?
A $1000.00 sign-on bonus is available for this position
Who We Are:
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.
Where We Are:
Los Alamos Medical Center is a community Hospital located in the beautiful mountain community of Los Alamos, NM, surrounded by the powerful Jemez Mountains. Los Alamos is a health-oriented community that is proud to have its own ski hill, golf course, aquatic center where Olympic swim teams train, the best schools in the state of NM, outstanding hiking trails, is a very safe community and is the home of Los Alamos National Labs. Local historical and beautiful sites (Santa Fe, Taos) are within an hour’s drive of Los Alamos.
Position Summary:
This position provides administrative support to the Surgical Services team and by preparing reports and performing clerical functions such as managing mail, maintaining filing systems, entering data and maintaining databases, typing documents and correspondence, photocopying, scanning, and faxing.
- Greeting incoming visitors and communicating with patients and providers.
- Placing, answering, and directing phone calls and distributing messages.
- Organizing, coordinating, and scheduling meetings and appointments.
- Keeping office area neat and tidy, and monitoring and ordering office supplies.
- Handling information requests, including reviewing files and records, answering inquiries, and responding to incoming work requests.
- Scheduling surgeries and procedures with physician offices, diagnostic services, admitting, and inpatient areas daily.
- Updating the schedule daily and informing staff of any changes.
- Managing patient scheduling, including the prior authorization process for surgery.
- Serving as a liaison between referring entities.
- Acting as the Kronos timekeeper for the department
Minimum 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.
- Experience: Requires at least two years of related healthcare experience
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
