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The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for daily maintenance of the surgery schedule and all aspects of the scheduling process and assists with insurance verification when needed. This includes strategizing and problem solving and ensuring high levels of customer service with scheduling coordinators from all doctors' offices and Operating Room Staff. The Scheduler must display excellent telephone etiquette as he/she manages calls of utmost importance to providing quality and continuity of individual patient care.
Job Responsibility:
Sets priorities and organizes work
Coordinates with anesthesia groups to confirm scheduling for coverage
Accurately uses procedure codes to ensure proper billing
Verifies information being entered into system is correct, i.e. spelling of name, DOB, gender, insurance information, etc.
Ensuring all necessary paper work for any patient “add on'' is received by the appropriate staff
Communicates changes to schedule to appropriate staff
Ensures all required fields in Advantx are completed
Works closely with OR director to avoid equipment or supply conflicts
Alerts administration when new doctors or procedures are scheduled
Cross trains with other areas
Other duties as assigned
Completes consents and ensures accuracy before submitting to the chart builder
Promote positive relationships with scheduling coordinators, physicians and nursing staff members throughout the scheduling process
Requirements:
High school graduate or equivalent
Minimum 1+ years of surgery scheduling
Excellent communication skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent telephone etiquette
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
Having the ability to foresee problems
Alertness and adaptability to change in situation
Holds all patient information confidential
What we offer:
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year
401k retirement plan
Paid holidays
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance