Surgery Scheduler
advanced pain careGeorgetown, TX
$18.00 - $22.00 per hour
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advanced pain careGeorgetown, TXSenior L5
$18.00 - $22.00 per hour
General Medical and Surgical HospitalsFreestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency CentersSpecialty Hospitals
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Description:
Job Summary The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for all aspects of the surgical scheduling process, including surgeries, in-office procedures, follow up appointments and appropriate medical clearance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Schedules patients for surgery and completes necessary paperwork
- Confirms patient demographics, surgery date and time and medical diagnosis
- Reviews instructions with patients prior to surgeries, including medications, allergies, labs, health history, pre-op and post-op treatment plans
- Gathers insurance information to confirm coverage and benefits
- Ensures all paperwork is complete and on file for patients' surgeries, including consent forms
- Answers and responds to all incoming telephone inquiries regarding surgery
- Schedules patients for follow-up appointments and other health assessments
- Monitors surgery schedule and works directly with physicians to coordinate appointments
- Coordinates medical clearance when necessary
- Has regular and predictable attendance
- Adheres to all Advanced Pain Care policies and procedures
- Completes other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Clear and precise communication
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Effectively manages day by organizing and prioritizing
- Applies tactful principles and practices of dealing with the public
- Practices safety habits
- Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality
- Knowledge of general medical terminology, CPT codes, medical insurance and managed care
- Knowledge of insurance verification and surgical procedures
- Computer and EMR knowledge
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal/customer service skills
- High degree of professionalism, tact and diplomacy
- Works independently
Requirements:
QualificationsRequires a high school diploma or equivalent; one year of prior surgery scheduling experience in a healthcare setting highly preferred. Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records, insurance verification, medical terminology and surgical procedures. Outstanding customer service and communication skills a must.
Working Conditions: Environmental Conditions:
- Medical Office environment
- Physical Conditions :Must be able to work as scheduled- typically Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pmMust be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged period of time
- Duties involve moving materials, weighing up to 30 lbs.
- Required eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, etc.
- Supervision Reports to Scheduling Manager
- Salary Description$18-$22/ hour
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