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Patient Scheduler - Operating Room

101 Truman Medical Center

Job LocationUniversity Health 3 (UH3)

Kansas City, Missouri

DepartmentOperating Room UHTMC

Position TypeFull time

Work Schedule8:30AM - 5:00PM

Hours Per Week40

Job Description

Coordinates the scheduling of all surgical procedures and secretarial functions within the Department of Surgical Services.  Serves as a front-line representative for the organization.  Communicates with the clinics and/or other sources to obtain demographic and financial information for the purpose of scheduling surgical procedures.  Able to run various reports from the surgical scheduling system.  Performs standard and advanced secretarial duties under limited supervision. Requires extensive knowledge of department policies and procedures and operates under a high level of technical skills.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent  Previous secretarial experienceGood communication and customer service skills to gather and exchange information with patients, families, hospital staff members, physicians and clinics.Independent thinking, ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, attention to detail, ability to handle multi-tasking and change in priorities.Concise written communication skills and keyboarding skills required.  PC skills and experience with Windows and Microsoft office applications.

Requirements to remain in position:

Completion of SurgiNet training

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in patient contact, hospital or office/clinic.  Knowledge of basic medical terminology.