Title: Scheduler III

Location: Fountain Valley, CA

Department: GI Services

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days (8hr shifts)

Pay Range: $25/hour

Position Summary: This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.
The Secretary/Scheduler is an unlicensed caregiver working under the direction of the Physician and or the Registered nurse. This position is responsible for supporting the unit environment to maintain smooth, effective communication between healthcare practitioners, departments, patients, and visitors. The Secretary/Scheduler position is accountable for the accurate maintenance of the patient medical record, including computer order entry, scheduling, charging and billing. In addition, this role is accountable for obtaining prior authorization from physician’s offices. Maintains effective scheduling flow, and completes the scheduling process to ensure prompt treatment of the patient. Multi-task oriented with the ability to prioritize and coordinate the essential job function. Performs a broad range of secretarial and administrative functions.

Essential Job Outcomes

1. Meets population specific competencies
2. Demonstrates the ability to facilitate smooth and efficient unit operations
3. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform assigned duties
4. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform order management
5. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently use of equipment’s
6. Demonstrates the ability to maintain accurate, legally sound and complete medical record
7. Individual and unit preparation for Magnet
8. Possesses knowledge of job specific competencies in the GI Lab
9. “Other duties as assigned”

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

 Minimum of two (2) + years of scheduling/admitting/business office, physician office experience required.
 General knowledge of insurance and third party payers preferred
 Computer, internet, order entry , excel, and word processing experience preferred
 Proficient in medical terminology preferred
Education

 High school diploma or GED equivalency required
 Current AHA for BLS Healthcare Providers Card required