Surgery Scheduler Gastroenterology

Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Akron
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

About Akron Children's HospitalAkron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at .OUR PROMISES

• To treat every child as we would our own
• To treat others as they would like to be treated
• To turn no child away for any reasonPrior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. Boosters are excluded from this requirement.We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.
  Part Time (20 Hours per week) Monday - Friday Days
  Summary:
  The Surgery Scheduler coordinates process to schedule surgical and other procedures in operating room, physician office, sedation, and other hospital units. Responsibilities:
  1.Coordinates process to schedule surgical and other procedures in operating room, physician office, sedation, and other hospital units.
  
  2.Manages physician schedules to support efficient practice operations.
  
  3.Communicates effectively via personal contact, phone and in writing with patients/ families, physicians, hospital staff, community professionals, insurance companies, etc.
  
  4.Efficiently and accurately uses computer for generation of reports, letters, forms and other communications/documents.
  
  5.Provides administrative support for clinic and educational activities of physicians, nurses or other support staff as directed.
  
  6.Other duties as required. Other information:
  Technical Expertise
  1.Experience in surgery scheduling is preferred.
  
  2.Experience with and knowledge of CPT coding, ICD-9 terminology is preferred.
  
  3.Must be detailed oriented with the ability to make decisions and work in a fast-paced environment.
  
  4.Experience working with various levels within an organization is required.
  
  5.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be compassionate towards families experiencing stressful conditions.
  
  6.Experience in healthcare is preferred.
  
  7.Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
  
  8.Experience working in an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) is preferred.
  
  Education and Experience
  1.Education: High School diploma is required.
  
  2.Certification: None.
  
  3.Years of relevant experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a clinical/medical environment is preferred.
  
  4.Years of experience supervising: None.
  
  Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities. EEO is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn more:
  
  Position: ADMINISTRATIVE

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