Scheduling Secretary Perioperative Services MHB

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Billing, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Systems, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, High School Diploma, Medical Office, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Surgical Procedures
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
2 days ago

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

6:30am-2:30pm, 7:00am-3:00pm Monday thru Friday, every 3rd Sunday

Summary:

The Perioperative Services scheduling secretary is a member of the Perioperative Team whose primary responsibility is scheduling surgical procedures and data entry of required information. The position is responsible for identifying required personnel, supplies, equipment and support needed for work procedure and communication of findings. The scheduling secretary works with physicians, their offices and other departments in a user-friendly manner in order to prepare an efficient Operating Room schedule.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • High School graduate
  • Two (2) years related Operating Room scheduling experience (within the last six (6) months) with two (2) years medical terminology required in scheduling medical/surgical procedures
  • Recent computer experience required including MS Office
  • Billing experience required
  • Scheduling- Proficient with scheduling product required
  • Experience in data entry in excel spreadsheets required

If no applicants meet the above criteria, the following criteria will be considered next:
  • High School graduate
  • Two (2) years related medical office experience (within the last six (6) months) with two (2) years medical terminology required in scheduling medical/surgical procedures.
  • Recent computer experience required including MS Office
  • Billing experience required
  • Scheduling- Proficient with scheduling product required
  • Experience in data entry in excel spreadsheets required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Medical terminology required
  • Recent knowledge of computer systems
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities
  • Ability to handle very stressful situations
  • Ability to work independently
  • Detail oriented

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org