OR Scheduler Ophthalmology

JOB TITLE:Operating Room Scheduler

LOCATION: Outpatient Specialty Clinic

DEPARTMENT:Ophthalmology

WORK SCHEDULE: Days

WORK TYPE: Full time

 JOB SUMMARY:

Provides O.R. scheduling support for the surgeons within the department.

Directly accountable to Clinic Nurse Supervisor.

SPECIFIC POSITION DUTIES:

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Demonstrates competence in written, oral, and electronic communication skills (intermediate typing, keyboarding, and computer skills).

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of medical terminology, ability to read and understand insurance cards/claim forms, insurance referral and pre-certification processes, coding, EPIC applications, IDX, and SMS.

Demonstrates office skills; proficient at electronic scanning. Requires knowledge of office procedures, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Must have a high regard for confidentiality.

Demonstrates ability to work independently, set priorities, multi-task, and provide problem resolution.

Demonstrates customer service skills. Solid experience and skill needed in dealing with patients and resolving patient problems.

Demonstrates good math skills to be able to calculate fees due, deductibles, and other charges.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum of one year previous secretarial or scheduling experience required. OR scheduling experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically performed in an office environment.

 The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

GEISINGER WYOMING VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER: (GWV), located in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., is an acute care hospital that is licensed for 274 beds, and houses the only Level II Trauma center in Luzerne County. The campus includes the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center, The Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital, the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital Pediatric Unit, a transplant program and the Brain & Spine Tumor Institute. Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre is GWV’s ambulatory campus.

About Geisinger

One of the nation’s most innovative health services organizations, Geisinger serves more than 1.5 million patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The system includes 13 hospital campuses, a nearly 600,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. A physician-led organization, with approximately 32,000 employees and more than 1,800 employed physicians, Geisinger leverages an estimated $12.7 billion positive annual impact on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey economies. Repeatedly recognized nationally for integration, quality and service, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to patient care, medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.  We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

*Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.