Surgery Scheduler Mesa

Surgery Scheduler

Banner Health Clinic Mesa Broadway Cardiology, located at 6424 E. Broadway Road, Suite 105, is seeking a full-time Surgery Scheduler. This position is part of the East Valley Cardiothorac Surg department and operates on a day shift.

As the Surgery Scheduler, you will be responsible for scheduling surgical procedures using a computerized scheduling system. You will also enter patient charges, orders, and other pertinent information into the system and compile and report statistical information to management. This role involves acting as an office liaison for department staff, physicians, and patient families, coordinating case time, and interfacing with medical staff and OR scheduling department.

Location: 6424 E Broadway Rd Ste 105, Mesa, 85206

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for scheduling surgical, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures using a computerized scheduling system. The position is also responsible for entering patient charges, orders, and other pertinent information into the system and compiling and reporting statistical information to management. The incumbent may act as an office liaison for department staff, physicians, and patient families.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates case times for elective, urgent or emergent surgeries, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures in a computerized scheduling system.
• Acquires authorization numbers, History and Physicals, results of laboratory tests and verifies that they are current. Orders previous medical records for the day of the procedure, when necessary.
• Types and prints physician orders for multiple physicians and departments. Schedules and maintains physician block time, and block time releases.
• Enters physician's orders for lab, blood bank, medical imaging, and cardiology. Enters results of diagnostic tests, patient registration information and patient charges. Compiles data and prepares statistical reports for management.
• Conducts charge management audits for assigned area. Reconciles charge packet information with the audit. Identifies missed or incorrect charges and corrects when appropriate.
• Acts as a receptionist to assigned unit; answers phones, relays message. Greets and directs patients, visitors, physicians, and families and answers questions about policies and procedures. Acts as a liaison among nursing units, physician and staff to relay patient data. Screens requests for patient information and refers to appropriate staff. Records and types minutes of staff meetings, when required. Prepares and distributes staff call roster each month.
• Enters facility work orders and supply orders when required by assigned department. Requests repairs/maintenance for business machines in the department. Arranges for pickup and delivery of instruments and equipment and completes all necessary paperwork.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 2 years of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital central scheduling or physician office scheduling setting. Knowledge of medical terminology is required.

Also requires knowledge of payor contract terms and processes. Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Requires effective teamworking skills and the ability to meet deadlines and productivity standards. The position requires knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software and the ability to use computerized scheduling systems. Must possess the ability to maintain accurate statistical records, gather data, and produce reports.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Additional related education and/or experience preferred.