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St. Joseph's Outpatient Surgery Center
Surgery Scheduler/Front Desk
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What they do
A Medical Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, insurance and billing processes and medical records management. Works with physicians and other clinicians. May gather intake information from patients scheduled for appointments at an office.
$47,290 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Business Office Manager, is responsible for daily maintenance of the surgery schedule and all aspects of the scheduling process. This includes strategizing and problem solving and ensuring high levels of customer service with scheduling coordinators from all doctors'' offices and Operating Room Staff. Successful candidate will possess outstanding leadership, communication and customer service skills as well as the ability to diffuse difficult scheduling conflicts efficiently with strategy. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate previous successful/positive customer service encounters or programs.Pay Range:
$25.00 to $30.00 an hour (based on experience) Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an employee's qualifications and experience.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sets priorities and organizes work Schedules patient procedures to ensure efficient and accurate processing of information. This includes procedures in the operating room, GI lab, and arrangements for 23-hour stay. Coordinates with anesthesia groups to confirm scheduling for coverage. Accurately uses procedure codes to ensure proper billing. Verifies information being entered into system is correct, i.e. spelling of name, DOB, gender, insurance information, etc. Ensuring all necessary paper work for any patient- add on'' is received by the appropriate staff.
BENEFITS
Our competitive salary and benefits package includes medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off and life insurance.Required Skills:
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 2-4 years of hospital or medical office experience required.
- Must be able to communicate verbally and non-verbally in a professional way.
- Ability to use time wisely in preparing work area to meet high-paced demand.
- Show a genuine desire to work and improve the hospital as a whole.
- Professional appearance.
- Strong medical terminology.
- Must demonstrate excellent phone etiquette and exceptional customer service skills.