What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler - Orthopedics position at PeaceHealth?
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Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Surgery Scheduler - Orthopedics for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.
The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $20.59 – $32.22. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.
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Responsible for assisting physician offices in the scheduling of surgical procedures for patients while providing the Surgical Services division, PFS, Anesthesiology and other required departments with required information.
Details of the position:
- Completes the scheduling process by coordinating surgery department (hospital or ambulatory surgery center) and physician offices’ needs. This includes: communicating with physician offices to assure scheduling system is accurate: ensuring the schedule is completed in a timely manner ahead of surgery date; documenting block release times for block utilization reports.
- Schedules surgery visits as required.
- Arranges cases to assure maximum effectiveness of schedule.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What you bring:
- High School Diploma preferred or equivalent.
- College Coursework Required: Medical Technology.
- Minimum of 3 years Required: Related experience in a healthcare setting or three years progressive secretarial experience in healthcare.
- Preferred: Previous experience in a surgical ambulatory care or acute care setting and/or a scheduling position.
- Preferred: Experience in CareCast/Flow Cast.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Detail oriented and good problem-solving skills.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
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For a full description or questions about the position, contact Purneet, [email protected]
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.
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