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Surgery Scheduler
Surgery SchedulerMedix • Englewood, CO, US
Surgery Scheduler

Surgery Scheduler

Medix • Englewood, CO, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Surgery Scheduler

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Surgery Scheduler who will coordinate surgical procedures and diagnostic testing for vascular physicians. The role involves timely scheduling, verifying insurance eligibility and pre-certifications, maintaining surgeon calendars, and providing administrative support to the clinical team. The Surgery Scheduler is crucial to delivering excellent patient service while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Schedule all vascular surgeries and procedures, including endograft, aortogram, VNUS, and sclerotherapy.
  • Confirm that hospitals and facilities are in-network with the patient's insurance.
  • Communicate surgery details and pre-operative instructions to patients via phone and mail.
  • Obtain pre-certifications for surgeries and procedures.
  • Coordinate with anesthesia, interventional radiology, product representatives, and hospital staff as needed.
  • Fax consults, pre-op orders, H&Ps, and test results to the appropriate hospital.
  • Send surgery notifications to referring physicians as requested.
  • Schedule and pre-certify outpatient diagnostic tests like CTAs, MRIs, and venograms.
  • Maintain vascular surgeons' calendars, including surgeries, clinics, meetings, and lunches.
  • Prepare and assemble new patient charts and request medical records from referring physicians or hospitals.
  • Answer calls promptly and professionally, maintaining a calm and courteous phone manner.
  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment, and offer assistance to coworkers.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 1-2 years of related medical office experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
  • Familiarity with computerized billing systems and accurate data entry.
  • Working knowledge of standard office equipment (fax, copier, postage meter, multi-line phone).

    • Skills

  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply physician orders, notes, and procedural documentation.
  • Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals).
  • Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions and solve problems within defined parameters.

    • Benefits

  • Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
  • Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans : 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
  • 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1 / 1, 4 / 1, 7 / 1, and 10 / 1).
  • Short Term Disability Insurance.
  • Term Life Insurance Plan.
  • We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

    • Medix Overview :

    With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

  • As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to : accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

    • For California Applicants :

    We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

    This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

    Company Description

    Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

    Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

    Company Description

    Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

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