Pay Range : $18 - $22 / hr
Shift Timings : Monday to Friday 8AM-4 : 30PM
Duties :
- Responsible for the coordination of all OR surgeries and procedures. Monitors front office workflow and make adjustment to ensure optimum delivery of service.
- Responsible for the Verification of patient demographics and obtaining pre-certification from insurance carriers for all OR surgeries and procedures.
- Responsible for obtaining patient medical clearance.
- Resolve patient issues or answer questions regarding policies and procedures.
- Places surgical confirmation calls 1 day in advance of scheduled surgery or procedure date.
- Schedules post-op follow up visits with providers.
- Liaison between referring physicians and surgeons for the communication of clinical data and to determine O.R. scheduling, etc.
- Trains and mentors other Surgical Scheduling Coordinator(s) or less senior staff within the unit.
- Collects and distributes appropriate paperwork to internal and external parties to coordinate the surgeries.
- Recording of hospital reservation and pre-admit data in CERNER system. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Skills :
Required Skills & Experience :
Two (2) years of surgical scheduling experience.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Excellent customer relations. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.Required Education :
High School diploma.Preferred Education :
Associates Degree.Preferred Certifications & Licensure :
Certificate in Medical Technology.Certificate in ICD-9.Certificate in CPT coding.