What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler position at Trinity Employment Specialists?
Surgery Scheduler
Trinity Employment Specialists-Tulsa, OK
Monday-Friday | $20-$22/hour | Temp-perm
Job Summary: The Surgery Scheduler schedules surgical procedures for multiple physicians and assures
that all the appropriate clinical and insurance coding information is collected for the surgery schedule.
Scheduler receives requests to schedule procedures from the clinic and schedules the procedure
according to established guidelines. Scheduler provides accurate information and maintains open
communication with needed departments and physicians regarding schedule changes.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
-Schedules surgical cases at multiple surgical facilities.
-Notifies appropriate personnel of equipment needed for individual cases.
-Receives all pre-op patients and verifies all information, including times, are correct and
understood.
-Communicates with surgical personnel regarding coverage needed.
-Coordinates any auxiliary hospital charges performed by support personnel such as casting,
home health, etc.
-Communicates any schedule changes with appropriate personnel.
-Fill in and assist others in department when needed.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
-High school diploma or GED required.
-Previous scheduling experience in a health care environment.
-Customer Service experience.
-Experience in the field of orthopedics or pain management preferred.
-Knowledge of medical terminology
-Strong computer skills
-Knowledge of insurance plans and criteria.
-Ability to professionally handle a high volume of phone calls.
-Ability to work in a professional and courteous manner.
-High level of organizational skills, excellent documentation, and communication skills.
-Knowledge of HIPAA/Confidentiality
-Ability to assist and train staff and physicians in proper coding techniques.
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* Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.
* Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.
* Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, or medical consultations.
* Complete insurance or other claim forms.
* Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
* Transmit correspondence or medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
* Maintain medical records, technical library, or correspondence files.
* Receive and route messages or documents, such as laboratory results, to appropriate staff.
* Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, or forms, such as intake or insurance forms.
* Operate office equipment, such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories, or medical records.
* Perform bookkeeping duties, such as credits or collections, preparing and sending financial statements or bills, and keeping financial records.
* Perform various clerical or administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
* Transcribe recorded messages or practitioners' diagnoses or recommendations into patients' medical records.
* Compile and record medical charts, reports, or correspondence, using typewriter or personal computer.
* Schedule tests or procedures for patients, such as lab work or x-rays, based on physician orders.
* Arrange hospital admissions for patients.
* Prepare correspondence or assist physicians or medical scientists with preparation of reports, speeches, articles, or conference proceedings.
Salary : $20 - $22
