Surgical Scheduler - Farmington OB/GYN

Job description

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Main Function: - Plays a vital role in assuring whole patient care is made available to each patient through referrals, prior authorizations, appointments and services. - Oversees daily operations of managing OR schedule for multiple providers. - Schedules OR cases within the EMR to include the appropriate coding information, staff, equipment and pre-op testing needed. - Schedules pre-op, post-op and imaging appointments within a timely manner either before or after surgery. - Follows up with patient’s care team to obtain required clearances and medication instructions prior to surgery. - Verifies insurance and obtain prior authorizations that are needed prior to surgery. - Communicates with patients to schedule surgery and explain any prep/testing requirements necessary for surgery. - Acts as a liaison between patients, surgeons and OR staff to communicate any questions, concerns or add-on OR cases. - Backs up the Clinical Secretary staff as needed. - Proactively ensures all State and Federal regulatory requirements are met. - Works closely with Provider Billing to assure compliance and maximum reimbursement. Required Job Specific Compete...