Key responsibilities of a surgery scheduler:
Patient scheduling:
Receiving surgery requests from physicians, scheduling procedures based on availability of operating rooms and surgeons, and confirming appointments with patients.
Insurance verification:
Checking patient insurance coverage, obtaining pre-certification for procedures, and managing any insurance-related issues.
Medical records review:
Reviewing patient medical records to ensure readiness for surgery, including necessary lab tests and consultations.
Pre-operative coordination:
Scheduling pre-operative appointments for patients, providing instructions regarding fasting and medication management, and collecting required paperwork.
Communication with healthcare team:
Coordinating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other staff to ensure smooth surgical scheduling.
Cancellation management:
Managing cancellations and rescheduling surgeries as needed, communicating changes to relevant parties.
Data entry and recordkeeping:
Maintaining accurate patient records within the electronic medical record system, including surgery details and communication logs.
Patient education:
Providing patients with information regarding surgery procedures, post-operative care instructions, and recovery expectations.
Required skills for a surgery scheduler:
- Strong organizational skills: Ability to manage complex schedules, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records.
- Excellent communication skills: Clear and effective communication with patients, physicians, and other healthcare staff.
- Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy in patient information, insurance details, and scheduling.
- Medical knowledge: Basic understanding of medical terminology and surgical procedures.
- Computer proficiency: Familiarity with electronic medical records systems and scheduling software.
- Adaptability: Ability to handle changing schedules and unexpected situations.
Job Description for Surgery Scheduler - Oroville Hospital
The Surgery Scheduler schedules all surgical procedures and assures that all of the appropriate clinical and insurance coding info...