What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler position at Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic?
Job Summary and Job Duties:
This position is responsible for scheduling surgeries for doctors and implementing strategies to achieve the department goal. Will ensure each workflow is followed for multiple doctors and facilities. Good organization skills and possess the ability to handle information in a confidential manner. This person will have a good personality with the ability to establish good working relationships with varying personalities (patients, co-workers, physicians and hospitals) This position requires the ability to perform office work directly related to general business operations, must exercise discretion and independent judgment.
The duties include but are not limited to:
- Consulting with doctors regarding block time and/or surgery days
- Communication with hospitals and outpatient surgery centers
- Scheduling LAB (PAT) appointments
- Sending over surgery clearance request to other doctor offices
- Communicating with patients pertinent information regarding surgery
- Mailing out surgery packets
- Good communication with entire team, team lead and manager
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignment to completion while maintaining a positive attitude
- Ensures all services are provided in a professional and safe manner
- Perform other job duties assigned by manager
Reporting Relationship:
The surgery scheduler will work under the direct supervision of the Office Manager – IN with the
support of the team lead and will be expected to work under their own initiative.
Surgery Scheduler
