Surgery Scheduler

DescriptionPeaceHealth is seeking candidates for a Relief Surgery Scheduler position at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington. In this role you'll work 8-hour Day shifts when additional staffing is needed. Will be responsible for assisting physician offices in the scheduling of surgical procedures for patients while providing the Surgical Services division, Patient Financial Services, Anesthesiology and other required departments with required information.The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $20.59 – $33.07. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.Essential Functions

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.

QualificationsEducation

High School Diploma Preferred or equivalent

College Coursework Required: Medical Technology.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years Required: Related experience in a healthcare setting or three years progressive secretarial experience in healthcare

Preferred: Previous experience in a surgical ambulatory care or acute care setting and/or a scheduling position

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 ConditionsLifting

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.

Environmental Conditions

Predominantly operates in an office environment.

Mental/Visual

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.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.REQNUMBER: 84365