Confidential Hiring for Surgery Scheduler at Decatur, GA Full Time

The Surgery Scheduler ensures that the surgical encounter (outpatient vs. inpatient) is coordinated properly and is scheduled accurately and efficiently. Responsible for providing the highest quality customer service and care to our patients. Responsible for the management and coordination of surgical schedules, specialty schedules, and availability of appropriate equipment and supplies for surgical cases. Acts as a liaison and coordinates information flow between the Patient, Physician, and the hospital. Responsible for data processing, clinical information gathering, verification of coverage, and completion of pre-operative requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Schedules inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures,
• Uses judgment, experience, and insight to ensure that surgical cases are scheduled according to best practice standards, achieving the best possible outcome for the patient to achieve success in posting a case, must consider all aspects affecting the case (i.e. surgeon’s time constraints and availability, hospital availability).
• Verifies eligibility. Performs pre-authorization
• Coordinates joint cases with various surgical services both internal & external
• Coordinates scheduling of pre-op procedures. Schedules sequential appointments for the patient both pre and postoperatively.
• Communicates with the patient and coordinates all encounters that are required during the peri-operative period (i.e. pre-op office appt., schedules post-operative appointment)
• Documents all patient communications in the electronic medical record.
• Communicates any change in the patient’s medical condition, as reported/stated by the patient, to the surgeon or his/her designee according to department guidelines.
• Minimum 2 years surgery scheduling for a physician’s office.

• 1/2 Day Friday work schedule.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 – $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Surgery Scheduling: 2 years (Required)
• Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer skills: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location