Clinic Surgery Scheduling Coordinator - Gastroenterology Eugene

Clinic Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
- Gastroenterology job at Samaritan Health Services. Eugene, OR.

Summary Join our team as a Procedure Scheduler and play a vital role in coordinating patient care while working in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment. This position offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with both patients and medical staff, while honing your organizational and communication skills in a meaningful, rewarding role.

Performs surgery scheduling duties, as well as prior authorization, coding and general office duties.

Samaritan Gastroenterology serves Linn, Benton, Lincoln, and parts of Marion and neighboring counties. Our team of physicians, physician associates, nurses, and support staff work together to provide full-spectrum care of our patients' digestive health.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Post-secondary courses in Medical Terminology, computer applications and secretarial skills, or equivalent required. Experience and/or training in a hospital or medical office doing similar tasks preferred. Experience and/or training in reception or a customer service setting required. Experience and/or training with delegated health care services and ICD-10 and CPT coding required.

• Service Orientation:
  Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others.
• Clerical:
  Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Confidentiality:
  Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Time Management:
  Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
• Team Building:
  Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Social Perceptiveness:
  Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 - 100% of the time)

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0-36) 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24-54) 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds SQUAT Repetitive SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force)

KNEEL (on knees) REACH
- Upward SIT

BEND FORWARD at waist ROTATE TRUNK Sitting ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH
- Forward MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist