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.
Join a team where your work maters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive and inspired to make a lasting impact. Schedulers at SSM Health are an important part of the patient experience, as they are generally the first person that helps the patient navigate their care. Schedulers help patients get the right appointment with the right provider at the right time.
Department:
Surgery Department Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 5am - 1:30pm Apply today. SSM Health - We bring out the incredible in you, every day.
Job Summary:
Responsible for collecting data directly from patients and referring provider offices to confirm and create scheduled appointments for patient services.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates scheduling and referrals to other healthcare providers and services. Obtains approval for schedule changes or cancellations as appropriate. Assists with maintenance and updating of provider contact information. Ensures that all medical appointments, special instructions and patient information is entered into electronic medical system. Follows site-specific protocols and maintains up-to-date documentation to ensure compliance. Identifies process improvement opportunities and participates in improvement plans. Works on special projects as needed. May review the work of others. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
EXPERIENCE
One year experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
None Department:
4403000038
SURGERY Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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Paid Parental Leave :
we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options:
our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage:
we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
