Surgery Scheduler

Job description

Schedules all surgical, gastroenterological (GI), and pain-management procedures and preoperative appointments Has good knowledge and understanding of the surgery schedule and the format utilized by the center Coordinates and schedules surgeries: Ensures that the needed documentation is obtained from all patients Ensures that all patients receive needed information prior to surgery Interacts with patients, physicians and other staff both within the ASC and at the Physician practice Works effectively with the Physician practice to manage the surgery schedule Provides accurate, timely and responsive information to patients, Physicians and other stake holders Coordinates processes and route all paperwork as required to meet physician and facility requirements Ensures efficient telephone communication: Follows all written protocols and procedures of the ASC Updates and distributes the surgery schedule as needed Makes appointment reminder calls to patients as requested Answers questions and provide information to patients as it relates to surgery scheduling and documentation Requests patient records as required by the Physician Verbally delivers instructions to patients and families Per...