Scheduler

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Scheduler? At Texas Orthopedic Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the general supervision of the Pre-Admit Manager, performs support services for the department, assigned clerical, secretarial, and related responsibilities, promoting communication between the Director, Manager, medical staff, and hospital staff. Provides effective scheduling by management of PODS (PreOp Documentation System) and telehealth appointments. Applies knowledge of surgical procedure paperwork, keeps files updated and organizes paperwork from the Fondren Orthopedic Group for all Texas Orthopedic Hospital surgical patients. The PODS/ Telehealth scheduler has good communication skills with the physician offices as well as with the staff of the Pre-Admit department.

What will you do in this role:

• Obtains all appropriate information required for the scheduling of procedures for Rehabilitation.
• Assists with ordering of office supplies in a timely manner.
• Assists with orientation/training of new staff members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Scheduling Supervisor.
• Under guidance of the Director and Assistant Director, determines appropriate priorities for activities based on work demand.
• Prioritize activities based on a large volume of work demands in collaboration with the Director, Assistant Director and other hospital personnel and lets supervisor know if unable to complete tasks.
• Applies knowledge of rehab scheduling procedures to ensure maximum utilization of available staff and equipment.
• Schedules and reschedules appointments with minimal error. Focusing on “team” utilization as much as possible.
• Constructs patient charts accurately with all appropriate contents.
• Proficient in utilization of appropriate office equipment, including word processing and computer systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Meditech.
• Maintains sufficient verbal contact with patients in waiting room and provides information regarding delays related to care.

What qualifications you will need:

• High school Diploma preferred. College preparation related to office or managerial organization preferred.
• Proficiency in using word processing, computer equipment, and miscellaneous office equipment. Previous executive secretarial experience in hospital or selected commercial enterprise preferred. Basic course in medical terminology preferred.  No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

Texas Orthopedic Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Opened in 1995, Texas Orthopedic Hospital was developed to provide high-quality, cost-effective, specialized orthopedic care in a streamlined environment focused on wellness, mobility and quick recovery. As one of the only specialty hospitals in the country focusing solely on orthopedics, Texas Orthopedic Hospital is pleased to offer all services conveniently located within one building. Texas Orthopedic Hospital is partially physician-owned and partners with Fondren Orthopedic Group, L.L.P., the largest and most comprehensive association of private orthopedic surgeons in the Houston area and one of the largest in the nation. Our physicians are internationally renowned and as a result, patients at Texas Orthopedic Hospital receive precise diagnoses and the very latest in treatment options. Texas Orthopedic Hospital is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Scheduler opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.