Griffin Hospital Hiring for Surgical Scheduler – Full Time at Derby, CT Full Time

Description

Griffin Faculty Physicians seeks a full-time surgical scheduler to perform various administrative functions at a busy Bariatrics Office.

Main Function

• Promptly and professionally answers telephone calls.
• Greets patients and other visitors to the office.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary departments throughout Griffin Faculty Physicians and Griffin Hospital.
• Coordinates surgical appointment with patient and Griffin Hospital’s operating room and/or Interventional Radiology Suite. Completes OR booking forms at the direction of the Surgeon
• Provides Griffin Hospital Pre-admission testing with medical clearance and informed consent
• Organize surgical assists within Specialty and/or coordinate cross-Specialty Physician surgical collaborations
• Coordinates surgical patient medical clearance appointments with PCP as required at the Physicians’ discretion
• Schedules pre-operative and post-operative patient appointments as needed
• Contacts insurance carriers to obtain prior authorizations as needed.
• Manages provider’s office schedule to reflect time out of office for surgical procedures.
• Provides general clerical support for the office and assist the practice manager as needed.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or GED

Job Requirements

• Minimum of three years administrative experience in a medical office.
• Experience with surgical booking and medical billing required.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience working with electronic health records required.
• Must possess strong customer service skills and must be able to multi-task.