Surgery Scheduler - Thoracic Surgery

PeaceHealth is seeking a Surgery Scheduler - Thoracic Surgery for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.62 - $34.58.

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting physician offices in the scheduling of surgical procedures for patients while providing the Surgical Services division, PFS, Anesthesiology and other required departments with required information.

Details of the Position

• Completes the scheduling process by coordinating surgery department (hospital or ambulatory surgery center) and physician offices' needs. This includes: communicating with physician offices to assure scheduling system is accurate: ensuring the schedule is completed in a timely manner ahead of surgery date; documenting block release times for block utilization reports.
• Schedules surgery visits as required.
• Arranges cases to assure maximum effectiveness of schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent and
• College Coursework Required: Medical Terminology or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years Required: Related experience in a healthcare setting or three years progressive secretarial experience in healthcare and
• Preferred: Previous experience in a surgical ambulatory care or acute care setting and/or a scheduling position and
• Preferred: Experience in CareCast/Flow Cast

Skills

• Self-motivated and able to work independently. (Required)
• Strong customer service skills. (Required)
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications. Experience with scheduling programs. (Preferred)
• Detail oriented and good problem-solving skills. (Required)

Working Conditions

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Sedentary work.
• Predominantly operates in an office environment.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

For additional information or questions, please email Jen Worthington at Jworthington@peacehealth.org or call 360-448-0542.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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