What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical and Procedural Scheduler position at Upstate Medical University?
Job Summary
The Surgical and Procedural Scheduler schedules all surgical and procedural procedures and assures that all of the appropriate clinical, equipment and insurance coding information is collected for the surgery schedule. Scheduler receives requests to schedule procedures from physician offices and schedules the procedure according to established guidelines and policies. Scheduler provides accurate information so that all departments may view daily, and maintains open communication with hospital departments and physician offices regarding schedule changes.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree in related field & 2 years relevant Operating Room or healthcare experience required OR an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Strong computer skills required. Familiarilty with Excel, Word, Windows and EPIC required. Must have excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented. Must be highly skilled in verbal communication, problem solving, prioritization and organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous scheduling experience in a health care environment is preferred. (e.g., physician office, clinic or hospital) Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with medical diagnostic procedures, and health care billing and authorization is preferred. Knowledge of HIPAA/Confidentiality preferred.
Work Days
Monday- Friday: Days
Message To Applicants
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
Executive Order
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
The Surgical and Procedural Scheduler schedules all surgical and procedural procedures and assures that all of the appropriate clinical, equipment and insurance coding information is collected for the surgery schedule. Scheduler receives requests to schedule procedures from physician offices and schedules the procedure according to established guidelines and policies. Scheduler provides accurate information so that all departments may view daily, and maintains open communication with hospital departments and physician offices regarding schedule changes.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree in related field & 2 years relevant Operating Room or healthcare experience required OR an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Strong computer skills required. Familiarilty with Excel, Word, Windows and EPIC required. Must have excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented. Must be highly skilled in verbal communication, problem solving, prioritization and organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous scheduling experience in a health care environment is preferred. (e.g., physician office, clinic or hospital) Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with medical diagnostic procedures, and health care billing and authorization is preferred. Knowledge of HIPAA/Confidentiality preferred.
Work Days
Monday- Friday: Days
Message To Applicants
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
Executive Order
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
