What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Scheduler position at Associated Medical Professionals?
The Surgical Scheduler is responsible for accurate scheduling of surgeries as directed by the physician; including ensuring that all patient demographic information is obtained correctly at the time of the surgery. These services include surgery scheduling at various hospitals and surgical centers. The Surgical Scheduler serves as a liaison between the hospital, patient and physician.
Essential Functions: * Schedule patients accurately and efficiently for any and all surgical procedures requested by AMP physicians. This includes scheduling of pre and post operative appointments and imaging as well as attaining medical clearances etc.
- Responsible for providing patients with all necessary information regarding their procedure. This includes but is not limited to special diet or prep instructions, general insurance information, arrival times, dates, locations, etc.
- Communicates effectively and in a friendly manner with patients, other staff and physicians as well as outside sources.
- Organizes work for efficiency and problem solving as related to surgery scheduling and its impact on physicians and clinical office.
- Serve as AMP contact for hospitals, surgery centers and physicians regarding schedules, procedures, or concerns while sharing information and working with manager, supervisor, co-schedulers and physicians.
- Responsible for being up-to-date on all insurance requirements and following all guidelines, as well as obtaining prior authorizations and notifications and verifying insurance benefits.
- Responsible for documenting scheduled surgeries in Medent under chart notes. Information to be included: person and date of the individual spoken to at the hospital or surgery center, date, prep and any special instructions to be given including notification of equipment needed for the surgical procedure.
- Responsible for entering all demographic information including insurance into Medent as well as checking patient’s insurance for pre-certifications, prior authorizations and referrals.
- Responsible for rescheduling and cancelling surgery and post-op appointments in a way which minimizes any inconveniences to the patient, including notification to the correct hospital or surgery center.
- Responsible for maintaining effective and accurate daily physician surgery schedules.
- Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients.
- Communicate effectively with staff, management, physicians, and outside contacts.
- Represents AMP in a professional manner related to appearance, communication and the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
- High School Graduate or GED
- Minimum of three years surgery scheduling experience
- Medical Assistant Certification or Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred
At Associated Medical Professionals we value our employees! We are proud to offer highly competitive compensation and full benefit package.
Associated Medical Professionals Company Benefits
- Competitive Wage
- Paid Time Off
- Health and Wellness Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance)
- Industry Leading Retirement Package (Employer Matched 401K, Employer Sponsored Pension Plan, Employer Sponsored Annual Profit Sharing
- Paid holidays
- No evenings, weekends or holidays
- Pleasant work environment and supportive staff
Salary range depending on experience is $18.50-$22.00.
What We are Offer You
At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters”
Compassion
Make Someone’s Day
Collaboration
Achieve Possibilities Together
Respect
Treat people with dignity
Accountability
Do the right thing
Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.
About US Urology Partners
U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.
Salary Range: Please note that the hourly range for this position will vary based on experience level, education and geographical location.
$0.00 - $0.00 / hour
U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Salary : $19 - $22
