Scheduler Secretary, Surgery, Northside Hospital Duluth

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Responsibilities

Assists in the ongoing development and administration of hospital and department Quality Improvement program.

Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee / patient / visitor injury-accident to Manager.

Responsible for collecting and organizing patient documentation.

Schedules surgical procedures for the Operating Rooms for cases that have already occurred. Ensures case is accurately placed in all appropriate computer systems.

Resolves all post-case conflicts and works directly with other departments to ensure accuracy.

Telephones patients or physicians' offices daily to confirm appointments, where appropriate.

Maintains log of operative records, laser usage, Lithotripsy patients and implant log for all Northside Hospital surgical facilities.

Enters patient charges for both OR and Anesthesia.

Verifies the accuracy of entered data and corrects errors. May verify totals on documents such as reports and patient documentation.

May file, order supplies, answer phones, and take messages

Schedules Pre-Surgical Assessment appointments for PSA. Ensures appointments are accurately placed in appropriate area and time slots.

In addition to the duties listed above, all schedulers will be required to perform the following :

Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee / patient / visitor injury-accident to Manager.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• One (1) year previous medical related clerical or related experience or an associate's degree.
• Typing requirements vary by department; see requisition for requirements.
• CPR certification may be required by department; see requisition for requirement.

Preferred :

Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations :

Work Hours : 6 : 30-15 : 00

Weekend Requirements :

No