Surgery Scheduler - OB/GYN

• Demonstrated general knowledge of OB/GYN procedures and terminology
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of third party insurances, government programs and other insurance agencies for purposes of assigning financial class codes and obtaining any necessary authorization
• Ability to research medical diagnosis and procedure codes in CPT Code book and ICD-10_CM code book

• Demonstrated computer skills including word-processing, use of spreadsheets and data entry
• Ability to understand and correctly use technical terminology, correctly identify and extract data from hospital records, enter data on flow sheets or in computer and maintain study records
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Skill and experience in composing clear and understandable written memos and reports using correct grammar
• Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely and accurate manner
• Skill in communicating with patients, families and referring physicians with diplomacy
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, residents, research associates, fellows, students and staff, as well as outside granting agencies
• Superior typing skills to prepare correspondence, reports and other written materials with speed and accuracy
• Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in workload and assignments, pressures of deadlines, and/or a heavy workload
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to department clinics, as assigned

• Knowledge of University’s Electronic Medical Record System
• Knowledge of UCLA School of Medicine and hospital nursing processes
• Fluent in Spanish