Scheduler Secretary Duluth Women’s OP Center

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Performs scheduling function in a streamlined environment, which is fully computerized. Position requires application of special instructions and procedural information to identify type of procedure requested and correctly schedule rooms and equipment. Enters various data into computer systems, verifies the accuracy of data input, and corrects errors and prints reports as necessary. Monitors patient schedule throughout the day for biopsy, MR Breast and other specified procedures being scheduled at several locations.

Obtains all required documents, orders and images as soon as possible for radiologist preview of case and/or comparison of previous cases. Works collaboratively with referring physician’s office to obtain all documentation and arrange courier as needed. Assures radiologist previews cases in timely manner and conveys results to appropriate modality and clerical area for accurate order entry. Communicates directly with scheduling to modify scheduled modalities or appointment to meet protocols.

Maintains 30‑day hold for procedures, pathology results and upcoming surgical cases.

• REQUIRED: One (1) year previous medical‑related clerical or related experience or an associate’s degree.
• PREFERRED: Three (3) years previous experience in admissions or a scheduling environment.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in computerized input of data.
• Good communication skills.
• Fundamental knowledge and skill in utilization of computer application.
• Level of proficiency in the use and application of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) varies by department, see requisition for requirements.
• Medical terminology.
• Work Hours:
  
  Mon – Thurs 6:30 a‑m – 5 p.
• Weekend Requirements:
  No.
• On‑Call Requirements:
  No.

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