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This position is responsible for acting as a customer-oriented liaison between physician offices and the surgery center. The primary functions include scheduling surgical procedures using a computerized scheduling system and entering all applicable patient demographic and billing information into the system.
Job Responsibility
Coordinates case times for elective procedures in a computerized scheduling system
Verifies and reviews physician privilege status prior to scheduling
Interfaces with medical staff office to maintain log of current privilege status and maintains confidentially of all information
May acquire and maintain physician preference information and staff roster
Acquires authorization numbers, History and Physicals, results of laboratory tests and verifies they are current
Orders previous medical records for the day of the procedure, when necessary
Types and prints physician orders for multiple physicians and departments
Schedules and maintains physician block time, and block time releases in partnership with CEO and BD to optimize schedule
Enters physician’s orders for lab, blood bank, medical imaging, and cardiology
Enters results of diagnostic tests, patient registration information and patient charges
Compiles data and prepares statistical reports for management
Organizes and/or prioritizes case volume growth initiatives
Works with internal Atlas team members and the CEO to identify growth opportunities and mitigate threats to poor customer service experienced by the physician offices
Performs physician office site visits with the Business Development team to build customer relationships and address any service concerns they have
Executes and documents all activities specified in the Scheduler’s initiative
Participates in quarterly business development strategic meetings
Acts as a patient liaison to the surgery center
Greets and directs patients, visitors, physicians, and families and answers questions about policies and procedures
Acts as a liaison among nursing, physicians and staff to relay patient data
Screens requests for patient information and refers to appropriate staff
Other duties deemed necessary by the CEO in order to ensure the highest levels of customer service for the physicians, their offices, and all surgery center staff
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards
Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core behaviors each and every day
Requirements
High school diploma or GED required
Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills
Requires effective teamworking skills and the ability to meet deadlines and productivity standards
The position requires knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software and the ability to use computerized scheduling systems
Must possess the ability to maintain accurate statistical records, gather data, and produce reports
Nice to have
College degree preferred
Additional related education and/or experience preferred
Possesses skills and abilities typically attained with 2 years of medical clerical experience
preferably in an acute care environment, central scheduling or physician office setting
Knowledge of medical terminology, payor contract terms and processes