SURGERY SCHEDULER

Description

Key responsibilities of a surgery scheduler:

Patient scheduling:

Receiving surgery requests from physicians, scheduling procedures based on availability of operating rooms and surgeons, and confirming appointments with patients.

Insurance verification:

Checking patient insurance coverage, obtaining pre-certification for procedures, and managing any insurance-related issues.

Medical records review:

Reviewing patient medical records to ensure readiness for surgery, including necessary lab tests and consultations.

Pre-operative coordination:

Scheduling pre-operative appointments for patients, providing instructions regarding fasting and medication management, and collecting required paperwork.

Communication with healthcare team:

Coordinating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other staff to ensure smooth surgical scheduling.

Cancellation management:

Managing cancellations and rescheduling surgeries as needed, communicating changes to relevant parties.

Data entry and recordkeeping:

Maintaining accurate patient records within the electronic medical record system, including surgery details and communication logs.

Patient education:

Providing patients with information regarding surgery procedures, post-operative care instructions, and recovery expectations.

Required skills for a surgery scheduler:

• Strong organizational skills: Ability to manage complex schedules, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent communication skills: Clear and effective communication with patients, physicians, and other healthcare staff.
• Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy in patient information, insurance details, and scheduling.
• Medical knowledge: Basic understanding of medical terminology and surgical procedures.
• Computer proficiency: Familiarity with electronic medical records systems and scheduling software.
• Adaptability: Ability to handle changing schedules and unexpected situations.

Job Description for Surgery Scheduler - Oroville Hospital

The Surgery Scheduler schedules all surgical procedures and assures that all of the appropriate clinical and insurance coding info...