Scheduler

Job Summary

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED One (1) year of experience, preferably in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Ability to speak and understand the English language Strong ethical and moral character references Basic computer skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedules all gastroenterological (GI) appointments as indicated by the Physician Office Has good knowledge and understanding of the GI schedule and the format utilized by the center Ensures that the needed documentation is obtained from Physician Offices Interacts with patients, physicians and other staff both within the ASC and at the Physician practice Works effectively with the Physician practice to manage the surgery schedule Provides accurate, timely and responsive information to patients, Physicians and other stake holders Coordinates processes and route all paperwork as required to meet physician and facility requirements Ensures efficient telephone communication Follows all written protocols and procedures of the ASC Updates and distributes the GI schedule as needed Communicate with Dialogue Health for appointment reminder calls to patients Answers questions and provide information to patients as it relates to surgery scheduling and documentation Requests interpreters as required by the Physician Offices Performs all job functions in a HIPAA compliant manner Collects payments and deductibles as directed Processes payments in accordance with the ASC's Demonstrates courtesy and helpfulness toward patients and their families Attends all required education Regular and predictable attendance Performs other duties as assigned Cognitive Skills Exhibit mental alertness for quality decision making and exercising good judgment Ability to multi-task effectively, efficiently, accurately, and with attention to details Ability to recognize/define problems, collect data/facts, draw valid conclusions, and correct errors Ability to interpret instructions in a variety of forms and deal with abstract and concrete variables

Communication:

Ability to effectively communicate patient care needs and significant information to healthcare team to promote continuity of patient care Ability to respond to questions and professionally interact verbally and/or written with managers, co-workers, patients, and the general public TeamworkWork well with others - be a team member Report observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure non-compliance to Safety Officer or other designated person, following the Chain of Command Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and percentages

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English, if bilingual Center, bilingual language is required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to successfully write business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information,respond to questions, and professionally interact with healthcare team, clients, vendors, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY

Demonstrates an ability to recognize and define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and correct errors. Ability to understand and interpret basic financial data. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of forms and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to stand and walk for 6-8 hours per day Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds in weight Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously without "giving out" or fatiguing Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position Ability to keep or regain your body balance and stay upright Ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath Specific vision abilities for close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person