Surgical Services Scheduler Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Clinton, MD (Job ID req40214)

Description

General Summary of Position
The team at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center has a Full-Time, day shift opportunity for a Surgical Services Scheduler. The ideal candidate will have prior surgical scheduling/posting experience and will schedule all surgical procedures for the hospital. They will function as a frontline point of contact for all physicians' offices and will exhibit excellent customer service and organizational skills.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Associate degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 1-2 years Clerical experience in a healthcare environment required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.
• Ability to read, write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission, values and commitment to compliance with all federal, state and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
• Exhibits professionalism, courtesy and excellent customer service, while interacting with patients, guests and co-workers.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to use in-depth knowledge of computers, printers and fax machines.
• Ability to utilize good telephone technique and communications skills
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work under pressure
• Ability to convey verbal and written information
• Ability to follow direction
• Ability to perform simple mathematical functions correctly
• Ability to respond to emergency situations appropriately
• Ability to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospital, including all shifts.
• Ability to effectively function as a member of a collaborative team
• Ability to independently organize and manage time effectively, setting appropriate priorities
• Ability to comply with OSHA standards

This position has a hiring range of $18.33 - $31.61