Surgery Scheduler/Unit Clerk

Surgery Scheduler/Unit Clerk

Schedule: Full-Time

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Surgery Scheduler/Unit Clerk, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless coordination of surgical procedures and unit operations. In this vital position, you will collaborate with medical professionals and patients, providing essential scheduling support and administrative assistance to maintain the highest standards of care and efficiency.

Why Join Our Team 

• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth 

• Flexible scheduling options 

• Supportive leadership and team-oriented culture 

• Meaningful role with direct patient impact 

• Training and advancement opportunities within healthcare operations 

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule surgical procedures, ensuring optimal use of operating room time and resources.
• Communicate surgical schedules and changes to relevant medical and administrative staff.
• Verify and document patient information, insurance details, and pre-operative requirements.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of surgical schedules and patient files.
• Assist with patient admission and discharge processes.
•  Answer phone calls and manage correspondence related to surgical scheduling and unit operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication of pre-operative instructions to patients.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Manage and update the scheduling system to reflect current and upcoming surgeries.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Provide administrative support to the surgical team, including data entry and filing.
• Monitor and report any discrepancies or issues in scheduling or unit operations to management.
• Facilitate effective communication between the surgical unit and other hospital departments.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED. Medical terminology or coding desired.
• Licenses/Certification: BLS 
• Experience: Analytical ability to comprehend relationship of various tasks and data in Electronic Health Records and Practice Management System. Ability to ensure quality in patient care. Ability to work effectively as a team member with staff. Ability to perform detailed tasks in busy environment.