What are the responsibilities and job description for the SURGERY SCHEDULER position at VA Ear Nose Throat Associates?
Job Description
Job Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for scheduling surgeries and coordinates related processes. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the services of the Practice. Conveys a positive image of the practice.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Schedules surgeries for physicians. Arranges for special equipment for surgeries and other office procedures. Coordinate’s surgery time with patient and facility.
- Ensures that patients and facilities receive the appropriate paperwork (orders, H&P form, instructions) for surgery.
- Maintains surgery schedule for physicians. Schedules first post-op appointments at the time of surgery scheduling.
- Coordinate’s scheduling and financial aspects of surgery with the Billing Office. Completes packet with physician coded surgery ticket and passes to reimbursement processing. Order’s lab work for patients as requested from hospital / facility.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS
