Scheduler-Endoscopy at White Plains Hospital – WHITE PLAINS, New York

Position Summary

The Scheduler is responsible for scheduling cases for surgical services as well as inputting patient charges and post procedural data.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.

Demonstrates/articulates an understanding of the responsibilities of the position

Verbalizes and applies knowledge of current department and hospital Policies and Procedures

Attends staff meetings or equivalent, to update knowledge related to current department/hospital issues

Attends in-services as required/requested to update knowledge

Completes annual department/hospital competency requirements and documents appropriately on Competency/Educational Record

Processes schedule accurately and completely, utilizing the hospital computer system

Prioritizes, organizes and manages a daily assignment within the normal work period

Follows up on scheduling conflicts, issues, charge posting, etc.

Post charges for all surgical and endoscopy procedures correctly and in a timely fashion

Enters post operative data for all surgical and endoscopy procedures correctly and in a timely fashion

Performs daily back up of the scheduling system

Makes appropriate decisions regarding scheduling, postoperative data entry and charge posting

Communicates self learning needs to Surgical Services Data System Coordinator

Reports pertinent observations/findings to the appropriate personnel

Recognizes problem situations, sets priorities appropriately, offers feasible solutions, initiates appropriate actions

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma /Equivalency
• Previous experience preferred
• Excellent typing/ word processing /computer skills
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Organizational and priority setting skills
• Successful completion of the orientation program

Core Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Exercises time management and organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities at the same time
• Ability to use good judgment and has sound decision making skills
• Team player and willing to go above and beyond to get the job done
• Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion at all times

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• • May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed

through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

• • The position operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as phones, computers, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines located at multiple locations within the building.
  • Ability to move equipment & or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to constantly greet and direct staff, visitors and callers.
  • Ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to move about the office frequently.

Primary Population Served

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• Neonatal (birth – 28 days)

• Patients with exceptional communication needs

• Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)

• Patients with developmental delays

• Pediatric (1 – 12 years)

• Patients at end of life

• Adolescent (13 – 17 years)

• Patients under isolation precautions

• Adult (18 – 64 years)

• Patients with cultural needs

• Geriatric (> 65 years)

â˜'All populations

• Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities

• Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Salary Range: $39,923.72-$59,885.48