Under direct supervision, schedules patients for surgery. Duties include but are not limited to: preparing pre-operative forms, scheduling pre-operative exam(s), scheduling surgery (inpatient & outpatient) admissions, preparing various statistical reports, & coordinates the scheduling of courtesy surgeons.
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Essential Functions:
Upholds KP's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws
Processes and/or schedules all surgery scheduling requests
Coordinates & schedules all pre-operative appointments
Collects surgical service statistics
Monitors surgical service block utilization
Interacts w/ & assists patients & family members, in person & telephonically in answering questions & in scheduling surgeries & ancillary activities, including but not limited to preoperative exams, tests & completion of required forms
Assume other activities & responsibilities from time to time as directed
Basic Qualifications:
Two (2) years previous medical office or clinic experience scheduling patients for pre-surgery work ups and/or surgery appointments
Knowledge of & experience w/ pre-operative test requests & screening procedures
Completion of a Medical Terminology course offered by an accredited educational institution
Typing 25 wpm or as required by facility
Ability to utilize communications skills effectively w/ physicians, clinic & hospital staff & patients
Notes:
This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.
PrimaryLocation : California,Ventura,Ventura Medical Offices
HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM
Job Schedule : Call-in/On-Call
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Administrative & Support Services
Department : VENTURA 1000 S HILL ROAD MOB - Med Offc Adm-Claims Dept - 0806
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
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