Surgery Scheduler

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This position in our General Surgery clinic coordinates and schedules appointments for surgeries and follow-up appointments for multiple physicians at the clinic or hospital (s). Performs pre-operative and post-operative data entry, chart assembly, and provides patients with necessary information . Assists in the efficient management of the daily surgery schedule, including inter- and intra-departmental communication intended to facilitate the flow of surgical patients.

Job Requirements

We require :

1 year experience in a medical office environment with knowledge of medical surgical terminology.

Medical Assistant Registered (MA-R) through the state of Washington required within 60 days of hire (only if required by the clinic and only if required by the clinic for patient rooming and workflows

Excellent communication skills.

Abillity to use a computer.

Strong organizational skills.

The ability to work under pressure.

The ability to participate as a member of a team.

Reliability and punctuality.

Excellent customer service and public relations skills.

Experience with IBM / Cerner / IDX applications preferred.

Experience / certification in department specialty may also be required.

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.

We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Pay Range

$29.12 - $41.62 / hour

We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.