Scheduling Specialist - Plastic Surgery

Virtua Health Surgical Scheduler

Schedules inpatient or outpatient surgical procedures and ensures all necessary equipment and details are included.

Coordinates patient surgeries, related testing, and follow-up appointments.

Coordinates with other specialty & sub-specialty surgical offices to schedule co-cases.

Responsible for obtaining prior authorizations for surgical procedures.

Cross-trained to handle office assistant tasks.

Responsible for updating and sending out surgical shared file weekly.

Responsible for verifying that the patient's insurance is up to date, in proper order, and applied to the surgical event that is being scheduled.

Liaising with physicians, clinical staff, hospital departments and other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth coordination of the patient's surgery.

Previous surgical scheduling experience.

Meticulous with excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Highly reliable and conscientious Understanding of medical terminology. Computer user proficiency (data entry). Clear communication skills. Professional phone demeanor.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.