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RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates the scheduling of inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures.

• Monitors charges and invoices for surgical services to ensure complete and accurate charges for surgical procedures.

• Works with physicians and their staff, Nurse Manager or designee, and other health care team members and facilities to ensure surgical services are coordinated and provided appropriately, and in a timely manner to the patient.

• Performs inventory management.

• Performs Unit Secretary duties as needed.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Essential: finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking

• Frequent: sitting, walking, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods

• Occasional: standing, stooping/bending, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, lifting and carrying usual weight up to 30 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level.

• Operates computer, calculator, telephone, fax, printer and other office equipment.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years clerical experience in in a healthcare facility or patient scheduling, preferably in a comparable hospital.

• Prior experience in scheduling surgical services preferred.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

• Experience to demonstrate knowledge in patient registration, admitting and medical insurance, medical terminology and/or scheduling preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet