Surgery Scheduler

Responsible for all aspects of surgery process including all verifying insurance; pre-operative certifications and authorizations; complete necessary hospital forms; scheduling patient for any pre-operative labs, testing and coordination of post-surgery care.

Responsibilities

• Triage surgical candidates as required by the physicians
• Work with appropriate hospital personnel to obtain information as required for surgery scheduling.
• Educate patients about planned surgery
• Verify insurance information in electronic system
• Obtain insurance authorizations as required by individual plans prior to surgery
• Work in concert with surgeons to obtain medical clearances and preoperative testing as required by hospital protocols
• Confirm and reschedule return appointments, as necessary.
• Provide assistance to administrative or clinical staff as needed.
• Notify manager with patient account and insurance issues.

3-5 Must Have Skills/Qualifications

• GED/HS Diploma
• Experience with Insurance
• Customer-Service
• Medical Background
• Procedure/Surgery Scheduling Experience

• Surgery/Procedure Scheduling Experience
• EMR Experience

• Comfortable in fast paced environment
• No drama - team player
• Confident
• Quick Learner

Mon-Fri (8-5) / Full Time