Scheduling Clerk / Advanced Surgery Scheduler - Summit Surgical Specialists

Job Summary:

• Schedules surgery, office and ancillary department appointments.
• Completes prior authorizations and referrals.
• Coordinates with various departments, physicians' offices and patients regarding procedures and tests.
• Provides administrative and secretarial support to the surgery clinical staff.
• Handles database management, record and file keeping and answers incoming calls.
• Other job duties will include, but not be limited to clinical coding and patient billing.

Education/Licensing:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Skills adequate to perform the above.
• Two years scheduling experience required in a physician clinic.
• Two years of registration experience required.
• Medical terminology preferred. Surgery scheduling and registration preferred.
• Demonstrates attention to accuracy and detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality in dealing with others, in person, electronically and on the telephone.
• Must have typing (55-60wpm), filing, ten-key and computer skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel required.
• Able to perform work accurately and within rigid time frames.
• Basic knowledge of accounting procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to navigate several computer applications and the ability to operate all technical office equipment.

Education

• High School or better