Surgery Scheduler

• Manage Slocum surgery block/open time for Sacred Heart, McKenzie Willamette, McKenzie Surgery Center, Slocum ASC, and Day Surgery at Riverbend.

• Ability to manage multiple telephone lines in a call center setting scheduling new surgery appointments.

• Maintain Knowledge of how to understand and fill Slocum surgery block/open time for Sacred Heart, McKenzie Willamette, McKenzie Surgery Center, Slocum ASC, and Day Surgery at Riverbend.

• Enter all information into the computer while on the telephone or face to face with a patient

• Run reports to create Excel spreadsheets and communicate with component reps about upcoming surgeries

• Communicate effectively and clearly with patients and co-workers

• Tasks PA for surgery authorization

• Schedule pre-op visits

• Schedule anesthesia visits as indicated by facility

• Schedule Total Joint class for Lower extremity Total Joint patients

• Send PCP/Sub-specialty medical clearance requests as indicated by surgeon.

• Maintain cheat sheets for providers in your assigned area.

• Monitor and respond to Hospital Data Exchange emails

• Notify Scheduling Leads and Physician Assistant Supervisor when providers are scheduling surgery off template

• Release unused Slocum block time within the facility guidelines

• Provide additional patient education regarding surgery and diagnostic procedures

• Meet monthly with the Surgery Scheduling Team.

• Use Surgery checklist for every patient scheduled

• Complete Surgery checklist in its entirety within 24 hours of scheduling the surgery

• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma, GED, or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and training.

• Minimum of two years in a related health care setting, including back office or front office administrative roles.

• Orthopedic experience and/or previous surgery scheduling experience preferred.

• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Slocum Orthopedics is currently recruiting for a Full Time Surgery Scheduler. This position is responsible for scheduling orthopedic surgeries at multiple facilities for several physicians in a busy medical office. This person must have the ability to manage multiple telephone lines, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Slocum is an AA/EEO/Disability/Vet employer.