Surgery Scheduler

Job description

Description GENERAL SUMMARY: The Surgery Scheduler schedules and preauthorizes surgeries and specialized procedures for the physician/medical practice including the scheduling of follow up appointments in the office. The Surgery Scheduler reviews pre-op tests required, medications, allergies, and medical history with patient. Understands insurances and manages pre-certifications required for obtaining benefits. The Surgery Scheduler must be able to respond to both written and oral correspondence regarding scheduling changes/cancellations in a timely, accurate manner. Scheduler will multitask and handle obstacles with outstanding customer service skills. Requirements: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Schedules office, surgery centers and hospital based medical procedures, for patients with appropriate provider and time/location slot, utilizing appropriate scheduling code. - Pre-authorizes surgeries through insurance companies and schedules procedures at the designated facility and accurately enters information into the scheduling system. - Maintains a surgical log for statistical analysis. - Provides pre-surgical packets to pati...