What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCHEDULER, AMBULATORY: SURGERY CLINIC (DAYS, M-F) position at MU Health Care?
Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Department: Surgery Clinic
Compensation:
* Base Pay Range: $16.68- $26.31 per hour, based on experience
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Health Care is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Scheduling Coordinator. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with exceptional organizational skills and a passion for patient care. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, interacting with patients, providers, and staff to ensure seamless coordination of surgical and follow-up appointments. Your ability to analyze and adapt to schedule changes, manage emergencies, and maintain accurate records will be crucial. If you are a dedicated professional who excels in communication and enjoys making a positive impact on patient experiences, we want to hear from you! Join us at MU Health Care and be a part of a team that values excellence and innovation in healthcare.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
* See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
Organize, implement, and maintain a scheduling management system. Log all new information into a database and provide scheduled reports for coordination and reporting purposes. Interact with customers, patients, providers, and staff to coordinate pre-op surgery and post-appointment along with all follow-up appointments. Evaluate patients for surgery readiness to determine the appropriate OR and post-op timeframe. Analyze critical paths and constraints to determine the effect of schedule changes and recommend work-around. Manage daily add-ons and emergency cases, and assist the team in developing and maintaining periodic status reports to keep management informed. Analyze to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules. Depending upon the location and assigned area of responsibility, the following duties may apply: Prepare patients for examinations including taking and recording vital signs, printing medication lists, and other tasks. Perform Point of Care (POC) testing on patients, maintain POC equipment and supplies, and maintain equipment/controls. May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired. Three (3) years of scheduling, clerical, office, or healthcare related work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.
Salary : $17 - $26
