Surgery Scheduler

Surgery Scheduler - ON SITE POSITION

Medix Healthcare

Chandler, AZ 85224

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

$20.00 - 24.00 / hour (DOE)

Job Details

Hourly

$20.00 - 24.00 / hour (DOE)

Job Type

Full-Time

Qualifications

• 1+ years of surgery scheduling experience
• Knowledge of surgical scheduling processes, including pre-authorizations, insurance verification, and coordination of surgical facilities
• Proficiency in using computer software applications, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and office technology.
• High School Diploma or GED

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Surgery Scheduler you will…

• Surgical Appointment Scheduling
• Coordinate surgical appointments for patients, working closely with physicians, surgical staff, and patients to schedule procedures.
• Verify patient availability and schedule surgical dates and times based on physician availability and surgical facility schedules.
• Authorization and Insurance Verification
• Obtain pre-authorizations and insurance verification for surgical procedures, ensuring coverage and eligibility prior to scheduling surgeries.
• Communicate with insurance carriers and third-party payers to obtain necessary authorizations and ensure payment arrangements.
• Surgical Facility Coordination
• Coordinate surgical facility bookings, including operating rooms, surgical suites, and outpatient surgery centers, as needed for scheduled procedures.
• Ensure availability of surgical equipment, supplies, and personnel required for scheduled surgeries.
• Patient Communication
• Communicate with patients regarding surgical scheduling, preoperative instructions, and surgery preparations.
• Provide information to patients about surgical procedures, risks, benefits, and postoperative care instructions.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of surgical appointments, authorizations, and communication with patients and surgical facilities.
• Document surgery scheduling details in electronic health records (EHR) systems and scheduling software.
• Collaboration and Communication
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, surgical staff, and other healthcare providers to coordinate surgical care for patients.
• Communicate effectively with surgical facilities, including hospitals, surgery centers, and outpatient clinics, to facilitate scheduling and coordination of surgical procedures.
• Follow-Up and Postoperative Care Coordination
• Follow up with patients to confirm surgical appointments and provide preoperative instructions and preparations.
• Coordinate postoperative care and follow-up appointments for patients after surgical procedures.

Work Environment: This position is going to be ON SITE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - 24.00 / Hour

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

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