Procedure Scheduler ENT MSMH

Catholic Health System

Niagara Falls, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Administration, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Document Scanners, Employee Relations, Establish Priorities, Health Insurance, Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, ICD-10, Medical Office, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Microsoft Excel, Nursing, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Education, Printers, Schedule Development, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Typing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Niagara Falls, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Facility: Mount St Marys ENT Svcs

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

8:30am-4:30pm

Summary:

This position works as part of a team responsible for effectively scheduling surgical procedures, diagnostic procedures, appointments, and data entry of required information for ENT Surgery at Niagara Ambulatory Center (NAC), Sisters of Charity Hospital, Sweet Home Ambulatory Center, and affiliated system facilities in a consistent and timely manner. The position is responsible for identifying required personnel, supplies, equipment and support needed for work procedure and communication of findings. The post holder will work closely with patients and relatives, health care professionals, physicians, department managers and administrative staff both within and outside the organization. The post holder will be responsible for providing clinical support and patient education relating to the ENT and related procedures to be scheduled. The individual will also help ensure procedure orders are directed to the appropriate clinic/hospital with a focus on minimizing patient wait times and maximizing physician efficiency.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate's Degree in Business Administration with medical terminology, Nursing, or Medical Assistant preferred


EXPERIENCE
  • 3-5 years medical office or healthcare experience required
  • Recent computer experience including Microsoft applications required
  • Experience in data entry in Excel spreadsheets required
  • Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in scheduling medical/surgical procedures preferred


KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Ability to travel to and work at other Trinity Medical facilities and/or physician practice offices
  • Advanced knowledge of medical office procedures and terminology preferably related to ENT service line specialties. Technical activity includes use of office equipment, fax, phones, computer, printer and scanner
  • Demonstrates accuracy in typing and data entry
  • Working Knowledge of CPT, HCPS and ICD-10 coding preferred
  • Promotes positive relationships with physician office staff, physicians and nursing staff members throughout the scheduling process
  • Strong customer service and telephone skills
  • Detailed knowledge of medical insurance, health maintenance organizations and other health care related topics
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with MDs, co-workers and other ancillary departments
  • Capable of providing support and assistance to colleagues to ensure quality patient care
  • Demonstrates the ability to cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives
  • Can work independently or as part of a team
  • Ability to prioritize work responsibilities and maintain composure while working under demanding conditions which may involve supporting multiple objectives, physicians and satellite offices
  • Can adapt to changing circumstances
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all related parties
  • Possess strong organizational skills
  • Ability to prepare qualitative and quantitative reports

WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Subject to inside environmental conditions
  • Work is performed in an office environment with normal light, heat and air. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org