Scheduler

Job Description

Schedules procedures, prepares and compiles records in the Surgery Department by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes Physician orders
• Puts chart together for next day
• Pulls old medical records for upcoming cases
• Runs reports (e.g. CT Scans, x-rays, laboratory)
• Collaborates interdepartmental scheduling
• Prints statistical reports
• Records name of patient, address, and name of attending Physician to prepare medical records on new patients
• Copies information such as patient’s temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure from nurses’ record onto patient’s medical records
• Records information, such as Physician’s orders and instructions, dietary requirements, and medication information on patient charts and medical records
• Requisitions supplies designated by nursing staff
• Answers the telephone/intercom calls and provides information, or relays messages, to patients and medical staff
• Directs visitors to patient’s rooms
• Compiles census of patients
• Transports patients in wheelchair or stretcher to locations within facility

Education and/or Experience/Certificates                                                         

High School Diploma or GED required.  At least 6 months experience working in a health care facility preferred.