Scheduler

Description Essential Functions: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation: * Works directly with physician's offices to schedule diagnostic and invasive procedures * Receives referrals by phone from the doctor's office and accurately gathers all necessary information in a courteous manner * Coordinates on-going schedule between doctor's office and hospital ancillary departments * Works with department staff and ancillary departments to expediate patient care.

Meets standards required of the job * Distributes schedules daily to each ancillary department listing all procedures to be performed at our facility * Communicates all pertinent information to appropriate personnel with regard to equipment and/or scheduling * Immediately notifies appropriate directors of downtime for equipment * Responds to changes in work schedule; demonstrates flexibility in view of interruptions * Demonstrates competency in how to operate all equipment required in the course of performing job duties * Demonstrates the ability to set priorities in the work schedule of each day's duties and accomplishes those priorities * Follow facility and department policies as it pertains to time off * Completes all paperwork accurately and in a timely manner * Make out schedule for pre-admission testing daily * Maintains accurate log of all scheduled procedures daily * Maintains accurate records of all follow-up calls to patients, other departments and physicians * Cleans and sanitizes telephone and desk in assigned area * Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education: * High School Diploma or Equivalent, required.

Medical and radiological terminology preferred Experience: * Must be able to read and write * Requires the ability to work with minimal supervision * Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action