Scheduler

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Reports to the Surgical Services Manager and is responsible for charging function for the Surgical, Recovery Room, Pre-Surgical and Anesthesia Departments. Responsible for scheduling a wide variety of surgical procedures in a computer based scheduling system. Responsible for patient charges ensuring accuracy for a continued revenue stream for SRMC. Performs clerical support for the operating room department, post anesthesia care unit and same day surgery unit.

Essential Job Functions

Incorporates all factors to accurately enact scheduling of surgical procedures, utilizing EMR

Enacts and monitors patient charges, reviewing and processing these charges utilizing EMR

Checks Surgery schedule daily to ensure all charges are accounted for per patient

Gathers and summarizes various statistics and reports by use of the computer

Communications (telephone and in-person) Functions as center of communication for surgery scheduling

Responds to other departments inquiries regarding surgery schedules and billing

Ensure the patient charges are complete and accurate by verifying: procedures, items and times

Ensures the surgery schedule is accurate and complete

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education Qualifications – List the minimum education, training, and experience required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

1 year

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

Experience in Medical Terminology required

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

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