MEDICAL SCHEDULER (Surgical), Missouri Orthopaedic Institute; Full-Time, Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm-24000416
Job
: Administrative/Clerical/Professional
Primary Location
: Columbia
Schedule
: Full-time
Shift
: Day Job
Unposting Date
: Ongoing
Description
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Department: Missouri Orthopaedic Institute
Salary Range: $16.68-$26.31/hr
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Health Care is seeking a Medical Scheduler who will be responsible for the smooth operation and flow of calls, emails, and providers orders regarding scheduled an outpatient same-day or short-stay procedure. This includes, but is not limited to pre-registration, scheduling, obtaining accurate demographics, providing exam preparations, collection of appropriate authorizations or financial assistance information in a courteous and efficient manner. Other duties pertinent to optimal customer service, patient flow, and efficient staff utilization are also expected.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals — including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital — and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
As an MU Health Care employee, you’ll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.
Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
· Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
· Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
· Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
· Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
· Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
See a comprehensive list of benefits here .
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
- Organize, implement and maintain scheduling management system. Log all new information into database and provide scheduled reports for coordination and reporting purposes.
- Interact with customers, patients, providers and staff to coordinate pre-op surgery and post appointment along with all follow up appointments needed. Evaluate patients for surgery readiness to determine the appropriate OR and post-op timeframe. Analyze critical path and constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule and recommend work-around.
- Manage daily add-ons and emergency cases, assist team to develop and maintain periodic status reports to keep management informed. Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules.
- Depending upon the location and assigned area of responsibility, the following duties may apply: Prepare patients for examinations including taking and recording vital signs, printing medication lists, and other tasks. Perform Point of Care (POC) testing on patients, maintain POC equipment and supplies, and maintain equipment/controls.
- May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
- Three (3) years of clerical, office, or healthcare related work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
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