Surgical Scheduler, Full Time, Physical Med & Rehab, Summit
About The Position
Description Principal Accountabilities: 1. Interfaces with appropriate vendor staff to ensure all necessary equipment will be available on site for hospital based procedures. 2. Confirms patient's insurance and obtains prior authorization or communicates prior authorization to appropriate parties as needed. 3. Ensures all required documentation and pre-testing is completed, obtained and reviewed by clinical staff prior to surgery. 4. Ensures patients have proper medical clearance and pre-surgical testing as needed. 5. Completes all pre-procedure phone calls, confirms appointment time and place and communicates instructions to patient. 6. Acts as liaison between the patient and physician regarding the surgery. 7. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Required: 1. High School Diploma. 2. 1 to 3 years of prior experience. Preferred: 1. Prior experience in radiology or surgical scheduling. 2. Prior EMR experience. 3. Experience obtaining pre-authorizations with insurance companies.
Requirements
- High School Diploma.
- 1 to 3 years of prior experience.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in radiology or surgical scheduling.
- Prior EMR experience.
- Experience obtaining pre-authorizations with insurance companies.
Responsibilities
- Interfaces with appropriate vendor staff to ensure all necessary equipment will be available on site for hospital based procedures.
- Confirms patient's insurance and obtains prior authorization or communicates prior authorization to appropriate parties as needed.
- Ensures all required documentation and pre-testing is completed, obtained and reviewed by clinical staff prior to surgery.
- Ensures patients have proper medical clearance and pre-surgical testing as needed.
- Completes all pre-procedure phone calls, confirms appointment time and place and communicates instructions to patient.
- Acts as liaison between the patient and physician regarding the surgery.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
