Surgery Scheduling Specialist, Surgery Scheduling

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Performs scheduling function in a high volume fully computerized environment. Acts as a professional liaison for staff, other hospital personnel, medical staff, and physicians’ offices. Requires specific knowledge of all clinical service lines for the operating rooms at all Northside surgical locations, labor and delivery, and GI services. Additional skills required include typing, experience using computerized documentation systems, strong customer service and problem solving.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

Associate’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Nursing or related field OR Five (5) years previous medical related clerical experience

PREFERRED

Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Nursing or related field

McKesson Pathways Healthcare Scheduling (PHS) experience

Highly developed interpersonal, facilitation, verbal communication, and written communication skills.

Must possess problem solving skills

Must possess excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to plan time effectively, balance multiple tasks, and execute projects to completion.

Demonstrated knowledge of Medical terminology

Previous experience in hospital/medical office scheduling environment.

Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of a computerized scheduling system

Experience interfacing with physician offices, other organization departments, and third-party payers.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals in all levels of responsibility.

Ability to work independently.

Work Hours:

8a-430p

Weekend Requirements:

No