Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Surgery Scheduler PRN

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeTucson, AZ, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge is required.
Two years of medical clerical experience are required; hospital central scheduling or physician office scheduling experience is preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology, payor contract terms, and payor processes is required.
The position requires organizational skills, effective human relations and communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to meet deadlines and productivity standards.
The position requires knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software and the ability to use computerized scheduling systems.
The position requires the ability to maintain accurate statistical records, gather data, and produce reports.
The position requires the ability to work with minimal supervision, set priorities under stressful situations, and maintain highly confidential information.

Responsibilities

Coordinate case times for elective, urgent, or emergent surgeries and cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures using a computerized scheduling system.
Verify and review physician privilege status before scheduling; interface with the medical staff office to maintain current privilege-status logs and confidential information; acquire and maintain physician preference information and staff rosters as needed.
Acquire authorization numbers, histories and physicals, and current laboratory results; order prior medical records for the procedure date when necessary.
Type and print physician orders for multiple physicians and departments; schedule and maintain physician block time and block-time releases.
Enter physician orders for laboratory, blood bank, medical imaging, and cardiology; enter diagnostic test results, patient registration information, and patient charges; compile data and prepare statistical reports for management.
Conduct charge-management audits for the assigned area, reconcile charge-packet information with the audit, and identify and correct missed or incorrect charges when appropriate.
Act as receptionist for the assigned unit by answering phones, relaying messages, greeting and directing patients, visitors, physicians, and families, and answering questions about policies and procedures.
Liaise among nursing units, physicians, and staff to relay patient data; screen requests for patient information and refer them to appropriate staff.
Record and type staff-meeting minutes when required, and prepare and distribute the monthly staff call roster.
Enter facility work orders and supply orders as required; request business-machine repairs or maintenance; arrange pickup and delivery of instruments and equipment and complete associated paperwork.
Schedule surgeries and procedures and maintain smooth workflow in the area.

Desired Qualifications

Hospital central scheduling or physician office scheduling experience is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

Banner Staffing Services-AZ

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Administrative Services

You have a place in the health care industry. There’s more to health care than IV bags and trauma rooms. We support all staff members as they find the path that is right for them. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Staffing Services.

Tucson is set in a Sonoran Desert valley surrounded by five mountain ranges. Boasting an average 350 sunny days a year and warm dry air, the climate is ideal for year-round outdoor recreation. Tucson offers one-of-a-kind experiences for those interested in outdoor adventure and nature, heritage and culture, arts and attractions, golf and original Southwest-inspired dining.

Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday working 8AM to 430PM with possibility of more shifts throughout the week. This is a PRN (as-needed) position based at BUMC Tucson.

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.

As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

Competitive wages
Paid orientation
Flexible Schedules (select positions)
Fewer Shifts Cancelled
Weekly pay
403(b) Pre-tax retirement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee wellness program
Discount Entertainment tickets
Restaurant/Shopping discounts
Auto Purchase Plan

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education) is required.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for scheduling surgical, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures using a computerized scheduling system. The position is also responsible for entering patient charges, orders, and other pertinent information into the system and compiling and reporting statistical information to management. The incumbent may act as an office liaison for department staff, physicians, and patient families.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Coordinates case times for elective, urgent or emergent surgeries, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures in a computerized scheduling system. Verifies and reviews physician privilege status prior to scheduling. Interfaces with medical staff office to maintain log of current privilege status and maintains confidentially of all information. May acquire and maintain physician preference information and staff roster.

2. Acquires authorization numbers, History and Physicals, results of laboratory tests and verifies that they are current. Orders previous medical records for the day of the procedure, when necessary.

3. Types and prints physician orders for multiple physicians and departments. Schedules and maintains physician block time, and block time releases.

4. Enters physician’s orders for lab, blood bank, medical imaging, and cardiology. Enters results of diagnostic tests, patient registration information and patient charges. Compiles data and prepares statistical reports for management.

5. Conducts charge management audits for assigned area. Reconciles charge packet information with the audit. Identifies missed or incorrect charges and corrects when appropriate.

6. Acts as a receptionist to assigned unit; answers phones, relays message. Greets and directs patients, visitors, physicians, and families and answers questions about policies and procedures. Acts as a liaison among nursing units, physician and staff to relay patient data. Screens requests for patient information and refers to appropriate staff. Records and types minutes of staff meetings, when required. Prepares and distributes staff call roster each month.

7. Enters facility work orders and supply orders when required by assigned department. Requests repairs/maintenance for business machines in the department. Arranges for pickup and delivery of instruments and equipment and completes all necessary paperwork.

8. This position has responsibility for scheduling surgeries and procedures and maintaining a smooth workflow in the area. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, under stressful situations, set priorities and maintain highly confidential information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 2 years of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital central scheduling or physician office scheduling setting. Knowledge of medical terminology is required. Also requires knowledge of payor contract terms and processes. Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Requires effective teamworking skills and the ability to meet deadlines and productivity standards.

The position requires knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software and the ability to use computerized scheduling systems. Must possess the ability to maintain accurate statistical records, gather data, and produce reports.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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About the Company

Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Banner Health is a nonprofit health care system operating a large network of hospitals, clinics and home- and long-term-care services across six Western states. It runs 33 acute-care hospitals, Banner Health Network, university medicine programs and a mix of urgent care, family clinics, home care, hospice, pharmacies and a nursing registry to provide coordinated care. Its network links hospitals, physician groups and care sites to guide patients through primary, specialty, inpatient and end-of-life services, aiming to simplify transitions between care settings. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering broad, accessible, coordinated care and reinvesting profits into health services and community programs.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Phoenix, AZ
Founded: 1999

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