Surgical Services Scheduler (PRN)

General Summary of Position

The team at MedStar Southern Maryland\rHospital Center has a PRN day shift opportunity for a Surgical Services\rScheduler. The ideal candidate will have prior surgical scheduling/posting\rexperience and will schedule all surgical procedures for the hospital. They\rwill function as a frontline point of contact for all physicians' offices and\rwill exhibit excellent customer service and organizational skills.

This position is PRN/As-Needed. The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Schedules and coordinates all elective surgical procedures allowing adequate time for each procedure according to physician's historical time.

Obtains and enters the necessary booking information from surgeon/office requesting surgical time.

Attempts to schedule similar types of cases in the same room to increase efficiency.

Communicates special equipment, instrument and supply requests to appropriate associates

Refers conflicts and procedural questions to OR Clinical Coordinator or designee.

Obtains missing patient information, equipment needs, CPT codes and special requests from physician's office for a complete and accurate surgical posting.

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Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Associate's degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

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Experience

• 1-2 years Clerical experience in a healthcare environment required.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.
• Ability to read, write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission, values and commitment to compliance with all federal, state and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
• Exhibits professionalism, courtesy and excellent customer service, while interacting with patients, guests and co-workers.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to use in-depth knowledge of computers, printers and fax machines.
• Ability to utilize good telephone technique and communications skills
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work under pressure
• Ability to convey verbal and written information
• Ability to follow direction
• Ability to perform simple mathematical functions correctly
• Ability to respond to emergency situations appropriately
• Ability to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospital, including all shifts.
• Ability to effectively function as a member of a collaborative team
• Ability to independently organize and manage time effectively, setting appropriate priorities
• Ability to comply with OSHA standards

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This position has a hiring range of $18.33 - $29.96