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Scheduler - Surgical
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A Scheduler or Operations Coordinator provides scheduling and logistical support for an office, company or organization. May specialize in scheduling required for production or for administrative work.
$59,863 / year median in Maryland
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Scheduler - Surgical
Scheduler Position SummaryThe Scheduler is responsible for securing clinical information to accurately schedule surgical procedures. The patient is pre-registered in the hospital information system to enable pre-certification of the procedure prior to the day of the procedure.
Scheduler Position Requirements
- Must be able to organize effectively, work under restraints of time and pressure while maintaining accuracy.
- Must communicate effectively and have attention for detail.
- Must accept change on a routine basis.
- Exact identification of patient is essential.
- Must be able to review and critically analyze data to ensure accuracy.
- Requires four months on-the-job training
Experience - One to two years medical /business office experience.
- Computer experience and keyboarding (typing) required.
- Experience in healthcare billing, collection, or registration preferred.
- Customer service experience preferred.
- Professional communication and phone skills required.
- Ability to work independently and accountably.
- Six months to one year medical/business office preferred experience.
- Medical terminology and/or medical work related knowledge preferred.
Education - High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Medical terminology and/or medical work related knowledge preferred.
- Courses in computer, office or public relations preferred.
Scheduler Schedule - Expected to work Monday through Friday and weekends as needed.
- Must be willing to work in an emergency.
Scheduler Benefits - At TidalHealth, team members working at least 36 hours per pay period based on 12-hour shift schedules or at least 37.5 hours for non 12-hour shift schedules and part-time team members working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
- Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.
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