Surgical Scheduler

Ortho Rhode Island
Warwick, RI, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

The objective of the Surgical Scheduler role is to help support the surgical scheduling department by creating an effortless patient experience by providing a team-based approach to patient care and an exceptional patient experience.

Surgical Scheduler will emphasize highly personalized care and help patients surpass barriers to healthcare by improving the patient / provider relationship.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Surgical Scheduling

  • Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquires
  • Scheduling of all surgical cases for all physicians at the appropriate facility
  • Ensure that correct surgical equipment is ordered
  • Coordinates scheduling of all pre-admission testing, lab work, and diagnostic imaging as applicable
  • Obtain medical clearance from PCP and specialists as indicated
  • Confirm that cases are scheduled with the correct facility
  • Maintains and updates surgical schedule on a daily basis
  • Communicates all changes to the appropriate departments and staff
  • Confirm accurate completion of H&P and consent for each patient
  • Confirm and order cases the day prior to surgical day
  • Prints and distributes daily schedule to physicians, including any necessary patient paperwork
  • Remain accountable and follow through on all commitments made to patients
  • Assist physicians with billing submission
  • Communicate effectively with patients, clinical staff and physicians

Surgical Authorizations :

  • Responsible for reviewing for accuracy of information requested and received regarding precertification and / or prior authorization numbers received, as well as supporting documents.
  • Responsible for uploading into EHR software system, authorization numbers, time spans / number of procedures, etc. and supporting documentation upon verification that procedures are authorized as requested.
  • Responsible for monitoring and tracking of authorization requests and expiring authorizations.
  • Obtain prior authorizations as needed for preoperative imaging studies
  • Utilize eligibility / registration software
  • Sending clinical documentation as needed to insurance companies
  • Responsible for the use of and, documentation in, EHR software system as the official medical record, following appropriate guidelines for documenting.
  • Update facility of patient authorization status and confirm receipt of authorization
  • Set up peer-to-peer as needed
  • Send appeals as needed
  • Communicate effectively with clinical staff and facilities on authorization statuses

Additional Responsibilities :

  • Compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations
  • Responsible for contributing to department development
  • Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Required Education and Experience

  • High School Graduate or equivalent
  • 2 - 3 experience in a medical office or practice
  • Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Experience with Electronic Medical Records

Physical Demands :

  • Requires mobility, frequent walking, standing, and sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching and periodic lifting of up to 50 lbs.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to converse and hear.
  • Requires normal (corrected) vision.
  • Requires coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment.

Work Environment :

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work :

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 p.m., but may vary depend on Company Schedule.

30+ days ago
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