Scheduling Analyst - Operating Room - Jeff Hwy - PRN

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This job communicates with manager/directors and end users to optimize scheduling ease and improve/increase appointment access. Consistently works with other regions to obtain standardization of scheduling process across providers, departments and regions; and assumes responsibility for developing and distributing daily, weekly monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the regional leadership team.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
 

Education 

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred - Bachelor's degree

Preferred - Additional degrees,  business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications.

Work Experience

Required - 4 years experience in clerical operations at a hospital, clinic, medical office, business services/revenue cycle, front line registration, financial counseling, banking, hotel, retail and/or customer service related position.
Technical knowledge of healthcare provider scheduling.

Certifications

Preferred- Certified Healthcare Access Manager, Certified Healthcare Access Associate, Certification as a Medical Assistant (or other medical specialty-based certification)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout required job processes.
• Customer service focused with demonstrated ability to gather and disseminate information through effective communication with a diverse range of people, either in person or over the phone.
• Good judgment skills in handling/escalating difficult situations.
• Good organizational, time management, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Extensive analytical skills to create service availability analysis out of raw data to demonstrate consistent schedule utilization.
• Self-directed with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet the needs of the Financial Services department and the clinical areas.

Job Duties

• Assists manager/Director with requesting a new department to be built in Epic in a timely manner.
• Notify Epic team of department name and physicians who will be practicing in new department.
• Timely processes provider and ancillary schedules to allow optimum access for appointment coordinators.
• Meets with managers, directors, and providers as needed to assist with modification and support of current practices to accommodate their need and patient needs.
• Notifies the manager/director of any patients affected by departure so they may be moved to another provider’s schedule.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.   (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.
Must be able to sit and for prolonged periods of time.
Must have color vision.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.