Surgery Scheduler
Description

This position involves working closely with patients, doctors and midlevel providers who treat a wide array of neurological conditions. Expectations of this role include: reviewing the patient’s chart, scheduling various types of neurological surgeries and procedures, maintain a high level of organization, effective communication with patients and providers, and ability to consistently meet deadlines.


  

  • Serves as main resource to physician for surgery scheduling. 
  •  Communicates with Billing department to obtain pre-authorizations.  
  •  Assists in the coordination of pre-op care for all patients. 
  • Communicates information to patients and families.
  •  Works collaboratively with physician and midlevel provider care team.
  • Maintains physician’s surgical calendar. 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines. 
  • Completes all surgical forms and sends to surgical facility. 
  • Ensures all paperwork needed for surgery is received by the facility. 
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor. 
Requirements

  Education:

  • A high school diploma/GED required. 

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of medical terminology. 
  • Excellent organizational skills. 
  • Ability to work independently with only general supervision. 
  • At least 1 years’ experience in a medical office setting preferred. 
  • Previous EMR experience preferred.