What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler/Prior Authorization Specialist position at Premier Vascular?
The surgery scheduler/prior authorization specialist will be responsible for scheduling and authorizing procedures and surgeries for assigned providers. Experience is required.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Schedule all surgical procedures with multiple hospitals and ensures that all of the appropriate clinical and insurance coding information is collected for the surgery schedule according to established guidelines
Collect necessary documentation for surgeries
Book surgeries based on physician volume maintaining appropriate standard turn-around times
Coordinate with medical staff, surgeons, and operating room personnel to ensure smooth scheduling process
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of surgical procedures and patient information
Obtain any consents, medical clearances and pre surgery testing
Communicate surgery instructions and requirements before and after procedures with patients, answer questions
Answer phone calls from patients, insurers, and other facilities
Interact with patients, physicians, and other staff both within the clinic and at outside facilities to provide accurate, timely, and responsive information
Identify scheduling barriers and implement solutions to improve scheduling results
Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations
Obtain precertification and/or authorizations for services and procedures to be rendered
Qualifications:
Strong organizational skills
Expert communication abilities
Extreme attention to detail and monitoring of work
Working knowledge of computer applications, ability to work from shared Excel spreadsheet
Ability to plan and prioritize tasks to maintain control over own workflow
Must be flexible and have the ability to multitask
Possession of strong problem solving skills and sound judgment
Take action quickly when acute situations arise
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20