- Obtains necessary surgical authorizations.
- Obtains required Pre-op clearances per ASA guidelines.
- Facilitates the collection of the Physicians Surgical fees per office guidelines.
- Obtains and enters necessary scheduling information from person requesting surgical time.
- Considers instrument and equipment limitations of department when scheduling elective surgeries.
- Allows adequate time for each procedure according to physician's request. Attempts to schedule similar types of cases in same room to increase efficiency.
- Verifies all patients’ names, procedures, surgeons and times. Faxes demographics to facility.
- Obtains all missing patient information from physician's offices as well as names of assistants, equipment needs, special requests and positions.
- Prepares final version of schedule for following day.
- Communicates all changes of schedule to appropriate departments in a timely fashion.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Medical Assistant or LPN preferred
- Two (2) to three (3) years of Surgery office scheduling or clerical experience is required.
- Medical terminology knowledge required.
- Advanced computer skills and experience with computerized scheduling system required.
- Good written and verbal communication skills necessary.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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What We Do
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 131 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 125 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $20.2 billion with $1.2 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
