Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking an experienced Surgery Scheduler for a center in Orange County, California.
Full time. Monday - Friday
Salary $28.00- $30.00 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for scheduling all outpatient surgeries and procedures as requested by the physician or the physicians office staff.
- Responsible for obtaining and adding patient demographics and insurance information into the billing system.
- Responsible for contacting payers to verify patient benefits and obtain necessary authorization.
- Coordinates efforts with the Director of Nursing to ensure availability of needed equipment, requested staff, and / or ancillary services.
- Prepares and distributes the daily surgery schedule to the Nursing Managers, RNs, Pre-Op and PACU Nurse and Technicians, Business Office Manager.
- Responsible for capturing complete and accurate clinical, demographic and insurance information on patients scheduled at the surgery center.
- Responsible for communicating to the Director of Nursing, and other appropriate employees, for same day and next day add-on cases.
- Responsible for communicating any potential scheduling conflicts to the Director of Nursing.
- Promptly communicates any patient problems to the Business Office Manager and / or Director of Nursing.
- Maintains positive communications with the medical staff members and their office personnel.
- Responsible for tracking cancellations.
- Responsible for monitoring and maintaining and releasing block time.
- Responsible for preparing daily bank deposits for monies received at the surgery center.
- Cross-training to cover the front desk for lunches, breaks, and extended absences of the Receptionist / Admitting Clerk.
The Scheduler shall also be cross trained in medical records, chart preparation, collections, and patient account advocacy duties.
Perform other clerical duties as directed by the Business Office Manager.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum one (1) year scheduling experience in an ambulatory surgery facility, acute-care hospital, or doctors office
- Attendance
- Punctuality
- Ability to meet deadlines
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
30+ days ago