Lead Surgery Scheduling Specialist at Northside Hospital

OverviewNorthside Hospital is award-winning state-of-the-art and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.ResponsibilitiesThe role will function as a lead for the surgery scheduler team. Will supervise surgery schedulers and provide practice leadership and oversite for the surgery scheduling role. Help to develop relationships and partnerships as a professional liaison for staff other hospital personnel medical staff and physicians offices. Requires specific knowledge of all clinical service lines for the operating rooms at all Northside surgical locations or any affiliated Outpatient Surgery Center. Additional skills required include typing experience using computerized documentation systems strong customer service and problem solving.QualificationsREQUIRED:1. Associates degree in Information Systems Business Administration Nursing or related field OR Five (5) years previous medical related clerical experience.2. Demonstrates high level proficiency in the following software packages or equivalent:3. Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Access)4. Highly developed interpersonal facilitation verbal communication and written communication skills.5. Must possess problem solving skills6. Must possess excellent communication organization and interpersonal skills.7. Ability to plan time effectively balance multiple tasks and execute projects to completion.8. Demonstrated knowledge of Medical terminology9. Ability to type 40 words per minutePREFERRED:1. Bachelors degree or Advanced Degree in Information Systems Business Administration Nursing or related field 2. Clinical certification in Athletic Training Medical Assistant or equivalent; or 3 years experience in surgery scheduling and precertification. 3. Required experience with surgery scheduling and insurance authorization.4. Previous experience in hospital/medical office scheduling environment.5. Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of a computerized scheduling system6. Experience interfacing with physician offices other organization departments and third party payers.7. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals in all levels of responsibility.8. Ability to work independently.Work Hours:8-4:30Required Experience:IC Key Skills Customer Service,Communication,Fire And Safety Engineering,Key Account,Market Intelligence Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1