Surgical Scheduler - Jersey Shore Ambulatory Surgery Center

Jersey Shore Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking a Full-Time Surgical Scheduler to join our team! We are a state-of-the-art multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center in Somers Point, New Jersey.

Description:

The Surgical Scheduler is responsible for coordinating the scheduling of procedures according to CENTER policy to meet the needs of the patient and physician.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the philosophy, goals and objectives of CENTER.
• • Supports and performs according to approved policies and procedures.
  • Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative process.
  • Considers patient rights in performing duties and establishing Facility policies.
• Contributes to the progress and development of the approved QAPI Program.
• • Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to patient and staff safety.
  • Contributes to the quality management process; identifies role and contributions upon request.
  • Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to performance and quality of care.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• • Interactions are respectful and courteous.
  • Communicates effectively and professionally using a translator when necessary.
  • Documents that information received from the patient is disseminated to the appropriate departments.
  • Monitors progress of scheduled procedures and location of patients and physicians.
• Maintains and promotes professional competence through continuing education and other learning experiences.
• • Participates in committees, conferences, and quality management activities.
  • Researches and submits pertinent articles for review at staff meetings.
  • Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities.
  • Objectively evaluates suggestions or criticisms and attempts to improve performance or guidance, as needed.
  • Attends and actively participates in meetings, committees, in-services, workshops, seminars, and conferences according to job responsibilities and CENTER requirements as requested per management approval.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
• • Reports observed or suspected violations, hazards, and noncompliance according to CENTER policy.
  • Observes safety measures in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
  • Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure.
• Interacts appropriately with various age groups.
• • Accurately interprets age-specific patient responses to questions and instructions.
  • Considers age-specific patient requirements when responding to emergency situations.
• Considers priorities and special needs when scheduling preoperative appointments and surgical procedures.
• • Schedules appointments and procedures according to CENTER policy.
  • Coordinates surgical preoperative appointments with clinical preoperative activities.
  • Maintains schedule according to CENTER policy, physician’s time, and staffing requirements.
  • Coordinates schedule assessing time and equipment availability; identifies conflicts and adjusts schedules as needed.
  • Prepares appointment and surgery schedules for supervisor’s review.
  • Daily communication to physician scheduler of open block time and availability.
  • Continuing education to physician schedulers on Amkail Link (online scheduling portal).
• Accurately prepares the schedule for timely distribution.
• • Facilitates daily completion of the surgery schedule.
  • Inputs patient registration information into computer system.
  • Notifies Business Office Coordinator of deficits in patient information.
  • Distributes schedules to appropriate areas so that required staff and supplies are available.
  • Notifies designated personnel of schedule changes according to CENTER policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• BLS

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision