Scheduling Coordinator

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:Job Summary:Position will support the Women's Center scheduling of elective surgical, procedure appointments and prepares written surgical schedule for distribution.What Will You Do:* Obtains necessary surgical authorizations.

• Obtains required Pre-op clearances per ASA guidelines.
  
• Facilitates the collection of the Physicians Surgical fees per office guidelines.
  
• Obtains and enters necessary scheduling information from person requesting surgical time.
  
• Considers instrument and equipment limitations of department when scheduling elective surgeries.
  
• Allows adequate time for each procedure according to physician's request. Attempts to schedule similar types of cases in same room to increase efficiency.
  
• Verifies all patients� names, procedures, surgeons and times. Faxes demographics to facility.
  
• Obtains all missing patient information from physician's offices as well as names of assistants, equipment needs, special requests and positions.
  
• Prepares final version of schedule for following day.
  
• Communicates all changes of schedule to appropriate departments in a timely fashion.
  

Education:* High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Medical Assistant or LPN preferred
  

Experience & Skills:* Two (2) to three (3) years of Surgery office scheduling or clerical experience is required.

• Medical terminology knowledge required.
  
• Advanced computer skills and experience with computerized scheduling system required.
  
• Good written and verbal communication skills necessary.
  

Licensure/Certification:Certified / Registered Medical Assistant or LPN preferredPosition Highlights and Benefits

• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
  
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.
  

Ministry/Facility Information:

• A member of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, is a full-service, not-for-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. We are the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as our community�s trusted health partner for life.
  
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
  

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.