Surgery Scheduler

*Description:* *Swedish Medical Group is looking for a Patient Services Representative (1.0 FTE, Days) to work in Medical Assistant – Cherry Hill Sports Medicine at Swedish Medical Group in Bellevue, WA.* *Apply Today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text with some additional questions from our Modern Hire system.* *At Swedish, we are passionate about healthcare for our caregivers. Full-time caregivers (0.75-1.0 FTE) who earn less than $60,000 per year will be offered the Swedish PPO Medical Plan with a $0 premium cost, including dependent coverage.* Provide front office services to patients; coordinate surgeries, procedures and deliveries with physician, hospital and patient schedules; perform clerical and records activities in support of patients and staff. *In this position you will:* * Schedule and coordinate patient pre-op, surgery, and post-op appointments. * Collaborate effectively with physicians, hospitals and medical staff to meet scheduling demands. * Greet and check in patients in a friendly and courteous manner in person and on the phone; direct flow of patients and calls. * Collect and verify accurate and complete demographic information from patient or family member. Accurately enter all data into the information system and update patient files as necessary. * Ensure required authorizations are obtained and communicated to appropriate parties (insurance carriers, patients, etc.) in a timely manner. *Qualifications:* *Required qualifications for this position include:* * High School Diploma or GED * 6 months of miinimum six months experience coordinating and scheduling surgery, procedural, and delivery schedules. *Preferred qualification for this position include:* * Clerical experience in a medical facility desired *About Swedish Medical Group* Swedish Medical Group (SMG) is a successful, performance-driven division of Swedish Health Services, the largest non-profit health provider in the Greater Seattle area. The SMG network includes 128 primary care and specialty care clinics. *We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits see our website for details* https://caregiver.ehr.com *Our Mission* Our Mission is to improve the health and well-being of each person we serve. Our Vision is Health for a Better World. *About Us* Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Seattle area. It is comprised of five hospital campuses (First Hill, Cherry Hill, Ballard, Edmonds and Issaquah); emergency rooms and specialty center in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Swedish Medical Group, a network of more than 128 primary care and specialty care locations throughout the greater Puget Sound area. Swedish employs nearly 13,000 caregivers (all employees), including nearly 1,400 providers. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we’re committed to caring for the people in our region and beyond. Swedish is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Swedish does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. *Schedule:* Full-time *Shift:* Day *Job Category:* Patient Services *Location:* Washington-Bellevue *Work Locations:* Swedish Spine And Sports Clin (WA162) 1750 112th Ave Ne Bellevue, 98004 *Req ID:* 292446[](https://www.linkedin.com/company/providencest.josephhealth/) [](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJ8wEkiHBHkVD8Jb7sbIBg/videos) [](https://www.facebook.com/ProvidenceStJosephHealth/) [](https://www.instagram.com/psjh/) [](https://twitter.com/providence) Information For Job Seekers: Recruitment and Hiring During COVID-19 During these uncertain times, providing a safe, exceptional hiring experience remains a top priority. Are Providence St. Joseph Health and their family of organizations still hiring?Yes. We have an urgent need for clinical and non-clinical workers to care for our patients. We are actively recruiting across all regions and locations for temporary, part-time and full-time positions while taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our candidates, patients, caregivers and communities.Are job interviews still happening?Yes. To minimize risk, we now offer virtual interviews as an alternative to in-person interviews across all of our regions and locations.Is travel still allowed for out-of-area applicants?No. However, we are scheduling virtual interviews for all candidates needing to travel. Travel for interviews is not allowed until further notice.Are new employee/caregiver orientations still happening?Yes. For the safety of our new and current caregivers, we are launching a virtual New Caregiver Orientation experience effective March 30, 2020. This experience will welcome new caregivers and ensure they have all the required information, including knowledge of our organizations’ safety and regulatory procedures. Our Promise is to Know Me, Care for Me, Ease My Way, and we are committed to this promise during virtual orientation.What are you doing to keep your employees/caregivers safe?We need to keep our caregivers safe, so they can safely care for our patients. Facing a massive national shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) to fight COVID-19, we sought innovative solutions from our teams and communities. Due to initiatives like the[100 Million Mask Challenge](https://www.providence.org/lp/100m-masks), we are pleased to announce that we are moving to the practice of universal masking. This means, starting with our hardest-hit communities, we will supply a medical-grade mask to every caregiver who works in a clinical setting at the beginning of each shift. We are committed to universal masking in our most affected communities for as long as feasible.How are you supporting your employees/caregivers through these difficult and unprecedented times?Were listening to our people. We know many of our caregivers and their family members are experiencing stress and anxiety due to the increased burden of COVID-19. We have a range of resources that can support their emotional needs, free of charge. We’re also providing added benefits for child care, emergency loans and more. Learn more[here](https://www.providence.org/for-employees/covid-19-resources).Where can I learn more about Providence St. Joseph Health’s COVID-19 response measures?For more about our organization’s response to COVID-19, please visit our[coronavirus advisory site.](https://www.providence.org/patients-and-visitors/coronavirus-advisory)At Providence St. Joseph Health, we use our voice to advocate for vulnerable populations and needed reforms in health care. We are also pursuing innovative ways to transform health care by keeping people healthy, and making our services more convenient, accessible and affordable for all. In an increasingly uncertain world, we are committed to high-quality, compassionate health care for everyoneregardless of coverage or ability to pay. We help people and communities benefit from the best health care model for the futuretoday.Together, our 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. The Providence St. Joseph Health family includes:* Providence Health & Services across five western states* St. Joseph Health in California and Texas* Covenant Health in West Texas* Facey Medical Foundation in Los Angeles, CA.* Hoag Memorial Presbyterian in Orange County, CA.* Kadlec in Southeast Washington* Pacific Medical Centers in Seattle, WA.* Swedish Health Services in Seattle, WA.Providence Health & Services and St. Joseph Health came together as Providence St. Joseph Health in 2016. As a combined organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Delivering services across seven states, Providence St. Joseph Health is committed to touching millions of more lives and enhancing the health of the American West to transform care for the next generation and beyond.