Surgery Scheduler - General Surgery

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JOB SUMMARY

*Constantly communicates with providers and team members regarding appointments and surgery information on specific patients. Works with department leadership to manage daily flow of activities.  Owns communication changes, updates to all departments ensuring quality, efficient care is established. Works with interdisciplinary teams on a daily basis. *Schedule surgeries for multiple physicians according to established provider's request via EPIC orders. *Performs patient interview to assess pre-operative needs based on anesthesia and physician-specific guidelines *Answers telephone calls, screens calls, takes messages and provides information to patients and others in a timely fashion. Works with interdisciplinary teams on a daily basis to coordinate the patient's surgical care. *Posts surgical case information at operating facilities.  Documents patient information and distributes to key personnel in other facilities by fax, phone or email.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or equivalent education required. Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred. Completion of an accredited medical secretarial or business program preferred

Experience: Health care experience preferred. Keyboarding skills are essential.

Other Minimum Qualifications:

Computer and word processing knowledge and experience required. Keyboarding skills are essential. Medical terminology preferred. Knowledge of CPT coding preferred.

Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.  Above average organizational skills with attention to detail in work. Strong skill in reading, writing, spelling, grammar, punctuation and mathematical calculations. Maintains composure under pressure. Diffuses tension through effective communication.

OUR VALUES

Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.

Commitment:  Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion:  Putting heart into everything we do.

Courage:  Doing what's right for our patients without question.

Curiosity:  Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.

 

Requisition Number: 69313 

Employment Status: Full time 

Location: Carilion Clinic General Surgery 

Shift: Day 

Shift Details: M-F 8-4:30

Recruiter: EMILY F ALLEN 

Recruiter Phone:  

Recruiter Email: efallen@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

 

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Carilion Clinic
Website : https://www.carilionclinic.org/