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Main Line Health

Scheduler

Main Line Health, Oswego, Illinois, United States

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The Scheduler arranges procedures following Facility policy and protocol to meet the needs of the patient and physician. In addition, this role is responsible for pre-certifying procedures and verifying insurance coverage for scheduled cases.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma preferred

Experience in a surgical facility preferred

Proficient in MS Office applications which include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Essential Functions

Considers priorities and special needs when scheduling preoperative appointments and surgical procedures

Schedules appointments and procedures according to policies on nursing and anesthesia staff availability, patient needs and physician’s block time

Coordinates surgical preoperative appointment schedule with clinical preoperative activates

Maintains schedule according to procedure and physician’s time and staffing requirements

Coordinates schedule assessing time and equipment availability; identifies conflicts and adjusts schedule as needed

Prepares appointment schedule and Surgery Schedule for review by the Operating Room Supervisor so that adjustments may be made as required

Assumes clerical duties and responsibilities as necessary

May open and distribute mail according to Facility policy

May prepare bank deposits following Facility cash controls

Coordinates obtaining diagnostic tests and places diagnostic test reports in appropriate section of patient medical record

May perform duties of the admitting registration and/or insurance verification as needed

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.

The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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