Scheduler

Overview

At Legacy, every one of our team members plays an important role. Together, we are a team dedicated to making life better for others. As a scheduler, you make it possible for physicians and personnel to coordinate procedures so that our patients get the best possible care.

Although you will not have direct interaction with patients, your work as a Scheduler will have a profound impact on the services they receive. In addition to scheduling procedures and assisting physicians with scheduling policies, you will provide clerical support to the front desk and may act as a resource for new personnel during orientation.

Responsibilities

Computerized Scheduling--schedules procedures for multiple rooms using scheduling computer system. Determines availability of staff and room availability based on procedure being performed.

Automated Computerized Staffing—may enter staff members and create schedule types, work patterns as needed. May load varying data into system about personnel, budget and staff coverage.

Independently performs daily patient/procedure data entry into computer system.

May assist manager with maintaining and updating staff profiles.

May assist computer program director with various computer duties updating system, timebooking information etc.

May independently initiate required reports. Maintains patient confidentiality.

May work with the Anesthesia department to create a smooth schedule. Duties may include: assigning each patient’s anesthesiologist, notifying Anesthesia of their assigned cases, changes in their schedules, etc. Enters into the computer system patient’s assigned anesthesiologist, room number, and any pertinent information needed for the procedure.

May function as Secretarial support-- performing various and numerous duties. Performs department typing as assigned. Completes patient charges, reviews and updates suture lists, miscellaneous charge list, etc., as needed to ensure proper revenue.

Qualifications

Education:

Completion of high school or equivalent.

Experience:

Medical assistant, Secretary, Unit Secretary, Surgical Technician or Imaging Support Specialist preferred.

Skills:

Knowledge of appropriate computer systems and software.

Knowledge of department policies and procedures.

Medical terminology.

Requires typing 35 wpm.

Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.

Demonstrated communication skills.  

Demonstrated ability to work under stress.

Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information.

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled