Scheduler I

Caring For the Community You Love  

Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus! 

Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:

• Hours of Work - Full time


• Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!


• Shift, Weekend & PRN differential

About Fisher-Titus: 

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation. 

Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community  

Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community 

General Summary:

Schedules all procedures for the Executive Urology Program.  Schedule all surgeries at other hospitals that Physicians have privileges. Obtain all pre-authorization and testing required to perform surgeries. This position also includes all duties involved in patient care that are required of a medical assistant including the ability to scribe. 

Education, Licensure, Registration and Experience:

Equivalent to four years of high school with working knowledge of medical terminology.

 procedures/terminology and admitting procedures.

Must have ability to communicate effectively and record information accurately.

Minimum of one year of scheduling experience and experience with PC inputting/typing.

Certified Medical Assistant or LPN

Essential Functions:

Maintains knowledge of all operative software and maintenance routines.

Schedules all elective surgical procedures.

Promotes a positive and professional image.

Responsible for effective and efficient OR scheduling and utilization.

Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job related hazards.

Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Participates in the monitoring of operative information system quality control and its evaluation.

Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication.

Prepares and distributes surgery schedule.

Operates computer terminal.

Schedules all appointments that require prior authorization.

Maintains prior authorization lists ensuring it is obtained prior to patients arrival.

Assist Physician/Provider with patient care as required.

Maintain patient records, and prepare necessary forms for billing, prior authorization of meds if indicated.

Answer telephone calls and places calls as directed.

Documents all messages.

Is able to know, understand, and follow directions as given by the Physician/Provider.

Stocking supplies and completing form for needed equipment and supplies.

Conducts vital signs, EKG's and pain assessment. Reviews H&P and MAR.

Schedules patient visits and assists with charts.

Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures.

Practices effective communication skills.

Demonstrates responsibility and accountability as their profession, practice, and job dictates.

Conducts all work activities with respect for the rights and wishes of patients, visitors, families and fellow employees including the maintenance of a pleasant quiet environment, as observed by the manager.

Displays a positive attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program in place.

Working Conditions:

·         Stand/Walk – 6-8 hrs

·         Sit – 1-2 hrs

·         Bend – up to 1/3 of time

·         Squat – up to 1/3 of time

·         Climb – up to 1/3 of time
Reach up to 1/3 of time

·         Lift - up to 1/3 of time

·         Carry – up to 1/3 of time

·         Push – up to 1/3 of time

·         Pull – up to 1/3 of time

·         Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

·         Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

·         Right Foot - Gross Motor Function

·         Left Foot - Gross Motor Function

·         Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 or more of the time
Body Fluid Exposure - Yes

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Standards of Employment:

Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.

Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.

Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.

Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.

Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

Core Requirements:

Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.

Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.

Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

1. Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

1. Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.

1. Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

1. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

Key Service Behavior:

Communicates with Compassion - Every patient, Every time

• Engages in active listening skills


• Utilizes the AIDET communication tool


• Uses key words at key times


• Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques

Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient, Every time

• Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule


• Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language


• Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment


• Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients


• Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care

Commitment to Safety - Every patient, Every time

• Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition


• Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something

Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient, Every time

• Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care


• Engages in practices that will continually improve processes