Surgery Scheduler

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Business Office Manager the Surgery Scheduler is responsible for organizing and maintaining the OR scheduling systems.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate with Surgeon’s offices to request schedules which are received via fax or email.
• Schedule the surgical procedures in the system and make necessary changes such as rescheduling and cancelling as needed.
• Obtain authorizations for surgical procedures and uploads them into the system for timely claim filing/processing (as needed).
• Request and record history and physicals, insurance cards, and necessary items for surgical procedures.
• Record any special equipment or implants required for surgical procedures and notify the appropriate party for the equipment.
• Scan documents into the patient’s registry.
• Scan documents or input information into medical record system as needed.
• Work closely with colleagues regarding cancellations and late bookings.
• Provide regular communication and feedback to supervisor.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Two years’ previous experience working in a medical office