Surgery Scheduler II

Benefits include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, 403b Retirement Savings, PTO, Free Scrubs

Pay can be higher with experience.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for providing support to providers by scheduling surgical procedures and meetings, overseeing the authorization from insurance companies for those procedures and managing Provider appointment books. Also transcribes patient notes for documentation in patient charts as needed. Surgery Scheduler II may spend at least 50% of the time coordinating surgeries for multiple disciplines and/or scheduling for multiple specialties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Schedules all surgical procedures, testing, and pre-op appointments by calling appropriate personnel and coordinating the schedules of assisting Providers and operating rooms.

Patient scheduling coordination for multidisciplinary clinics.

Obtains insurance authorizations and oversees the management of consent forms for surgical procedures and rechecks required by insurance companies. Ensures that hospital has the appropriate forms.

Reschedules appointments due to schedule changes and surgery changes.

Oversees Provider schedule templates and inputs monthly schedules. Coordinates with Practice Managers depending upon location.

Inputs appointments and schedules in the Providers' calendars on a bi-weekly basis in the Practice Management System (PMS) and updates data as needed. Troubleshoots problems with schedules by coordinating with staff and Providers.

Completes Central Billing paperwork for surgical procedures including procedure and diagnosis coding.

Knowledge and completion of capacity reporting.

Drives to hospital to deliver appropriate surgical paperwork and gather provider mail.

Back-up to the Practice Manager for billing problems at appropriate locations.

Performs as Administrative Assistant to Providers and Practice Manager as needed.

Perform duties of Medical Receptionist as needed. Assists office staff with phone calls, admissions and transfers.

Coordinates and follows through with special projects as needed.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent

CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: Medical Assistant-Credentialed strongly preferred

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2-3 years' experience as a Surgery Scheduler or equivalent combination of experience and training required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Medical Office Experience: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person