Surgical Scheduler - Farmington OB / GYN

Surgical Scheduler - Farmington OB / GYN

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

Main Function :

• Plays a vital role in assuring whole patient care is made available to each patient through referrals, prior authorizations, appointments and services.
• Oversees daily operations of managing OR schedule for multiple providers.
• Schedules OR cases within the EMR to include the appropriate coding information, staff, equipment and pre-op testing needed.
• Schedules pre-op, post-op and imaging appointments within a timely manner either before or after surgery.
• Follows up with patient's care team to obtain required clearances and medication instructions prior to surgery.
• Verifies insurance and obtain prior authorizations that are needed prior to surgery.
• Communicates with patients to schedule surgery and explain any prep / testing requirements necessary for surgery.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, surgeons and OR staff to communicate any questions, concerns or add-on OR cases.
• Backs up the Clinical Secretary staff as needed.
• Proactively ensures all State and Federal regulatory requirements are met.
• Works closely with Provider Billing to assure compliance and maximum reimbursement.

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Pay Range : $19.00- $25.00 per hour

Starting Pay : Based on Experience

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