What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler - Float position at Advanced Pain Care?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : Job Summary
The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for all aspects of the surgical scheduling process, including surgeries, in-office procedures, follow up appointments and appropriate medical clearance. Please note, travel to additional APC clinic locations will be required and mileage reimbursement will be provided.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Schedules patients for surgery and completes necessary paperwork
- Confirms patient demographics , surgery date and time and medical diagnosis
- Reviews instructions with patients prior to surgeries, including medications, allergies, labs, health history, pre-op and post-op treatment plans
- Gathers insurance information to confirm coverage and benefits
- Ensures all paperwork is complete and on file for patients’ surgeries, including consent forms
- Answers and responds to all incoming telephone inquiries regarding surgery
- Schedules patients for follow-up appointments and other health assessments
- Monitors surgery schedule and works directly with physicians to coordinate appointments
- Coordinates medical clearance when necessary
- Has regular and predictable attendance
- Adheres to all Advanced Pain Care policies and procedures
- Completes other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Requirements : Qualifications
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; one year of prior surgery scheduling experience in a healthcare setting highly preferred.
Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records, insurance verification, medical terminology and surgical procedures. Outstanding customer service and communication skills a must.
Working Conditions
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Physical Conditions :
Supervision Reports to Scheduling Manager
