Surgery Scheduler - Mercy Fort Smith

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Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Overview:

The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for advanced level scheduling of patients for surgical procedures and non-surgical procedures requiring sedation or general anesthesia; scheduling patients into multiple modalities of Radiology; and/or scheduling complex chemotherapy treatment plans. This position is responsible for devising, implementing, analyzing and managing a system for the scheduling of applicable appointments and procedures in a manner which most efficiently utilizes available human and material resources while accommodating the needs of patients, families, physicians, radiologists, surgeons and proceduralists, and the anesthesiology service. Responsibilities include implementing and improving the system for scheduling of surgeries, procedures, appointments and treatment plans, publishing and distributing the daily schedule, processing post-appointment data, reconciling records, analyzing data integrity, producing reports and implementing scheduling system changes. This position must coordinate the needs of multiple parties in order to continually improve scheduling and report efficiency in their department. Adheres to the facility's Core Values and mission with complete regard for the dignity of each person. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous medical office scheduling experience. Previous surgical scheduling experience preferred.
• Required Education: High school graduate or GED.
• Other: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, positive attitude and pleasant disposition necessary. Requires good eyesight and hearing ability to balance numerous simultaneous requests.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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