What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oral Surgery Scheduler, Oral Surgery position at St. Lukes Physician Group Inc?
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Oral Surgery Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for scheduling all patients requiring appointments in any of the office locations. The Scheduler frequently interacts with physician offices and patients, therefore must act in a courteous and professional manner at all times. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Schedules all patients requiring testing according to the guidelines of the department or as instructed by the Clinical Coordinator or Department Manager. Captures all of the necessary information to pre-register patients. Clearly instructs patients where to report when they arrive for testing and what to bring. Accurately completes the scheduling process. Collects and verifies all demographic, insurance and medical information from the patient and/or patient’s family. Enter all information into the computer and make updates or changes as necessary. Prepare required material for distribution to the appropriate departments. Communicates any scheduling problems to the Clinical Coordinator or Manager of Department. Prints and distributes the schedules as needed. Assist with monitoring and maintaining inventory supplies for department. Keeps updated and shares information with coworkers related to the department. Complies with the established chain of command for reporting work related problems. Demonstrates/models the core values and customer service behaviors in interactions with all customers (internal and external). Maintain a working knowledge of the departments “downtime” procedures. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety. Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated. Other related duties as assigned. PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sitting for up to 8 hours per day, up to 4 hours at a time. Frequent use of the hands/fingers for data entry. Hearing and speaking as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general vision. EDUCATION: High School Graduate or the equivalent TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Experience in the Dental or Medical field is preferred. Customer service skills & the ability to multitask is required. Medical Terminology and typing or data entry skills preferred. Familiar with working in Microsoft Word, Access and Excel. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300 outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3.5 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 11 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s has been named the Top Workplace in the large employer category by the Morning Call. This is the second year in a row that St. Luke’s has been recognized as a Top Workplace. In addition, St. Luke’s has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region and in New Jersey. St. Luke’s is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be designated a Top Workplace in 2024. In 2024, St. Luke's was named one of the Nation's Best Employers for New Grads, a top 10 ranked employer in Pennsylvania and the #1 ranked health care employer in the state by Forbes Magazine. Learn More Here.
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