Scheduler - Legacy Health
PORTLAND, OR 97227-1623
About the Job
At Legacy, every one of our team members plays an important role. Together, we are a team dedicated to making life better for others. As a scheduler, you make it possible for physicians and personnel to coordinate procedures so that our patients get the best possible care.
Although you will not have direct interaction with patients, your work as a Scheduler will have a profound impact on the services they receive. In addition to scheduling procedures and assisting physicians with scheduling policies, you will provide clerical support to the front desk and may act as a resource for new personnel during orientation.
Responsibilities:
Computerized Scheduling--schedules procedures for multiple rooms using scheduling computer system. Determines availability of staff and room availability based on procedure being performed.
Independently performs daily patient/procedure data entry into computer system. May assist manager with maintaining and updating staff schedules.
May independently initiate required reports. Maintains patient confidentiality. Will frequently work with multiple departments to coordinate care for patients receiving multiple procedures. May function as front office support-- performing various and numerous duties. (i.e. answer and direct phone calls, schedule patients for clinic visits and coordinate with imaging, etc.).
Qualifications:
Education:
Completion of high school or equivalent.
Experience:
Medical assistant, Secretary, Unit Secretary, Surgical Technician, or Imaging Support Specialist preferred. Experience with Epic EMR and multiple-departmental scheduling highly preferred.
Skills:
Knowledge of appropriate computer systems and software.
Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
Medical terminology.
Requires typing 35 wpm.
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
Demonstrated communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work under stress.
Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information.
LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Pay Range:USD $21.45 - USD $30.66 /Hr.