Scheduler - General Surgery

Summary:

Responsible for coordinating and facilitating the routine activities of the scheduling department. Assists with workload by performing clerical activities necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the department.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Greets and obtains information necessary to direct patients, visitors and telephone callers to the appropriate individual or department. Uses initiative and judgment to ensure that proper attention is given to matters of priority, especially patient care complaints.
• Maintains current and accurate records in the department.
• May schedule appointments for staff informing appropriate persons, noting on schedule correct date, time, and name.
• Types correspondence, reports, etc., meeting deadlines, proof reads to ensure accuracy and coherency, copies and distributes letters, reports, etc., as directed, maintains functional and orderly filing system for retrieval of office and patient files.
• Responsible for ensuring patient satisfaction by performing follow up phone calls with prior patients and reporting findings.

Requirements:

• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and analytical skills, the ability to work under stress and maintain composure, be able to prioritize tasks and maintain confidentiality. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• One year clerical or comparable position, preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time