Surgery Central Scheduler - Medical Office Specialist

Responsibilities

This position is in a fast-paced general surgery practice. The physical address is : 6310 Health Pwk. Suite 200, Lakewood Ranch, FL.

A central scheduler for general surgery handles the coordination and scheduling of all surgical procedures, pre-authorizations, and follow-up appointments for medical practice. They are responsible for collecting insurance and clinical information, communicating with patients and physicians, and ensuring a smooth process for both the patient and the medical team.

Key responsibilities

• Scheduling : Schedules all general surgery procedures and specialized treatments based on physician requests and established guidelines.
• Pre-authorization : Manages pre-certifications and pre-authorizations required by insurance companies to confirm benefits.
• Patient communication : Serves as the main point of contact for patients, providing pre-operative instructions and answering questions about their surgery.
• Administrative tasks : Collects and organizes necessary clinical and insurance information for the surgery schedule, manages patient history, and handles scheduling changes.
• Coordination : Works with patients, surgeons, and surgery centers to ensure all necessary steps are taken before and after a procedure.

Communication & Documentation

Other Responsibilities

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in eleven markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

As a Manatee Physician Alliance employee, you will be part of a first-class organization offering :

About Universal Health Services (UHS), Inc. :

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

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