What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery/Test Scheduler/Authorizations position at Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center?
At Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center, we know that our employees are our best assets when it comes to providing exceptional orthopedic care to our patients. It's this reason we are dedicated to hiring the most qualified staff to uphold our standards of care.
Position Summary (Purpose):
To accurately schedule surgery/tests procedures for patients and at appropriate facilities and to keep doctor schedules current.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate surgery date and time with appropriate facility.
- Inform patient of date and time of arrival at surgery facility.
- Coordinate instrumentation needs if necessary.
- Coordinate pre-surgery appointments with medical doctor.
- Coordinate BHOSC lab appointments and physical therapy appointments.
- Responsible for coding procedures.
- Run doctor/physicians assistant reports.
- Provide estimated procedure fees.
- Prepare orders.
- Request authorization from insurance for both surgeries and tests
- File and pull patients’ information/x-rays.
- Schedule H&Ps, tests, injections, and referrals.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Accurate interpretation and scheduling of surgical procedures.
- Able to prioritize.
- Able to work with several projects at the same time.
Education, Certificates, and Experience:
- High school or equivalent education
- Post high school office experience or business school training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19