Surgical Scheduler

## Surgical Scheduler Apply locations:
2 Westchester Park Drivetime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR231625
** City/State:
** White Plains, New York
** Department:
** WPHPA Gastro DDNCW 1
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* Work Shift:

** Day
* * Work Days:
** MON-FRI
** Scheduled

Hours:

** Day
* * Hours Per Pay Period:
** 80
* * Pay Rate/Range:**$22 - $30

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.  
** Job Summary
** The WPPA Surgical Scheduler is responsible for scheduling/coordinating all procedures and surgeries in the assigned Physician Practice and acts as the liaison between the patient, provider, clinical team, and WPH perioperative departments.

** Essential Functions
*** Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
* Fulfills responsibilities as assigned which may including scheduling all testing/procedures/surgeries; obtaining pre-certification for testing/procedures/surgeries; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; scanning; managing and updating charts to ensure information is accurate and complete; answers telephones, relays messages, and provides information
* Works collaboratively and maintains effective communication with patients to review all required pre- and post- operative/procedure requirements, following up as necessary
* Works collaboratively with WPH surgical scheduling team, PAT clinic, radiology, anesthesiology, collaborating providers, patient advocacy, and all other stakeholders as needed
* Works with the department patient care teams to promote a positive patient experience
* Works independently to prioritize, organize, and manage a daily assignment within the normal work period
* Recognizes problem situations, sets priorities appropriately, offers feasible solutions, initiates appropriate actions
* Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergencies; communicates concerns/ problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor
* Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting relating to patient care and practice based issues
* Participates as a member of the patient care team and responsible for participating in daily huddles and regularly scheduled practice team meetings
* Attends in-services as required/requested
* Cross-trains as back up to other business office positions as requested
* Communicates self-learning needs to department manager
* Demonstrates proficiency in computer software including Meditech, EPIC, OMP, EMMI, Microsoft Office Suite
* Adheres to WPH infection control standards including, but not limited to hand hygiene
* Completes annual mandatory requirements including Occupational Health Requirements
* Performs all other related duties as assigned  
** Qualifications
* ** High School Required or
* GED* 4-6 years Minimum 5 years of experience using administrative office skills required. Required
* 1-3 years Previous experience in surgical scheduling preferred. Preferred
* Proficiency in electronic health records preferred. (Low proficiency)
* Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.  (Low proficiency)