Surgical Services Scheduler

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

1. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language and communicate                                                       effectively.       


• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors, and the public.


• Must be able to assess, distinguish, report and act upon the physical, social, developmental, and environmental needs of all patients admitted to Whitfield Regional Hospital; and the knowledge to provide age specific healthcare to adults, neonates, infants, adolescents, and geriatric patients; where appropriate or necessary


• Possess the ability to demonstrate leadership for Patient Accounting Services staff.                   


• Must be knowledgeable of organizational and departmental policies, procedures, practices, and guidelines


• Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with department personnel.   


• Must possess the ability to create and revise schedules for the Patient Access department.                  


• Must possess the ability to understand the organization and department operations and to collaborate with the Patient Access Supervisor to help to resolve tactical problems, yet within the scope of defined areas of responsibility.


• Must possess the ability to show leadership qualities to set an example with Surgical staff.
   

2. PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have personal integrity, flexibility, and ability to collaborate effectively with other                                              personnel.


• Must be able to sit, bend, and move intermittently throughout the workday.


• Must possess the use of arms, hands, legs, feet, sight, and hearing, or use                                                            prosthetics that will accommodate these functions adequately, so that the                                                              requirements of the job can be met.


• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.


• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position and set the proper example.                       

  3. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the hospital Surgical Supervisor in planning, organizing, implementing, and communicating all activities within the OR department.

• Collaborate with the Surgical Supervisor for recommendations for process improvements.            


• Schedule patients' surgeries 
  


• Maintain good relations with the public on behalf of WRH and take every opportunity to communicate the humane and constant pursuit of enhanced quality of patient care that meets the needs of WRH patient marketing area.                 
  


• Other duties as assigned by the Surgical Supervisor.