Schedules patients for surgery. Coordinates operating rooms, schedules of surgeons, and assistants needed for the procedure. Gathers and records financial and insurance information. Distributes pre- and post-operative information to patients. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. High school diploma or its equivalent and 0-2 years of related experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Experience
Preferred
Hospital or similar medical facility experience. Working with general public is a plus. Prefer working knowledge of admitting procedures, precertification requirements, and coverage information for commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and Workers Comp patients. Also excellent human relations skills, computer literate and typing skills are preferred.
Education
Required
High School or better
Behaviors
Preferred
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help