Procedure Scheduler

**Job Title**:Procedure Scheduler

**Summary**:Registers patients for medical procedures by performing the following duties.

**Responsibilities and Tasks**:

- Coordinates scheduling procedure with patient, physician schedules, hospital and Ambulatory Centers
- Verifies patient’s history, medications, past procedures, and allergies
- Obtains needed clearances (pulmonary, cardiology, neurology) as needed
- Educates patient on the discontinuation of blood thinners as directed by managing doctor
- Completes Boarding Forms and submits it to the appropriate surgical facility and to procedure verification
- Determines whether an office visit is necessary before procedure.
- Answers patient questions
- Adheres to all laws and regulations regarding employment, including HIPPA
- Maintains strict confidentiality

**Knowledge and Education**:

- College degree preferred
- Medical terminology, anatomy, and coding courses preferred
- Two years of medical office experience preferred
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

**Skills**:

- **Problem Solving** - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
- **Customer Service** - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
- **Interpersonal** - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- **Oral Communication** - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
- **Teamwork** - Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.

**Salary**: $3,000,000 per month