ASRIII-SurgicalScheduler

**POSITION SUMMARY****:** Surgical Scheduler for Orthopedic Surgery. Responsible for coordinating all the functions and activities related to patient access including, but not limited to: operation room (O.R.) scheduling, front end customer service, patient registration, insurance/coverage verification, appointment scheduling, charge entry, and a variety of administrative duties in support of department (such as coordination of physician credentialing, handling forms, phones, filing, making appointments, photocopying, faxing, mailings, letters, reports, etc.). The incumbent is responsible for coordinating all the functions and activities related to patient access including, but not limited to: operation room (O.R.) scheduling, front end customer service, patient registration, insurance/coverage verification, appointment scheduling, charge entry, and a variety of administrative duties in support of department (such as coordination of physician credentialing, handling forms, phones, filing, making appointments, photocopying, faxing, mailings, letters, reports, etc.). **Position:** Ambulatory Representative III**** \- Surgical Scheduler **Department:** Orthopedic Clinic **Schedule:** Full Time **JOB REQUIREMENTS** **EDUCATION:** * Bachelor’s degree plus 1 – 2 years relevant work experience or * Associates degree plus at least 3 years relevant experience or * HS/GED with 5+ years relevant experience. **KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:** * Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills are required to interact with internal and external contacts in a courteous and patient focused manner. * Demonstrated customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving customer issues. * Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information. * Ability to effectively handle challenging situations and to balance multiple priorities. * Strong computer s