This position is responsible for the successful completion of the surgical scheduling process for patients requiring elective surgery at Sturdy Memorial Hospital.
Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience: Three to five years previous experience in medical office. Command of verbal and written English; positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills. Understanding of referral and prior authorization process. Demonstrates strong organizational skills. Able to work collaboratively with surgeons, the hospital surgical schedulers, and the PCP's office staff. Able to effectively communicate with patients.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience: Knowledge of medical terminology. Computer skills. Knowledge of physician appointments and schedule management. Ability to work independently.
Educational Requirements: High school graduate or equivalent; Two year Associates degree or equivalent preferred.
License/Certification: N/A
Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas. Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Report to: Practice Manager
Salary Range: $19.85-$30.05
Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.
We are a locally controlled, not-for-profit acute care community hospital committed to delivery of high quality, compassionate care that exceeds patient expectation. Our mission is to provide care to the sick and injured, on both an inpatient and outpatient basis, without regard to race, creed, national origin, age, gender, disability, or ability to pay.
Our hospital started in 1913 as a 15-bed facility and has now grown to be a 132-bed facility with over 1,000 employees. For over 100 years, we have been dedicated to providing our community with a full range of services. When you come to us you can expect to receive the highest quality treatment delivered with compassion and sensitivity.
Every employee, whether involved in direct patient care or working collaboratively to support patient care, is committed to providing patients with the highest quality of care throughout all hospital settings, and to transition that level of care into the community setting through partnerships across the care continuum.