Surgical Scheduler – Thoracic Surgery Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift Description:

Position Purpose:

The Surgical Scheduler – Thoracic Surgery plays a critical role in coordinating surgical care for patients undergoing complex procedures within a high-acuity specialty. Responsibilities include scheduling surgeries and pre-operative appointments, verifying insurance and authorizations, communicating preparation instructions to patients, and serving as a liaison between providers, operating room staff, and external offices. Also maintains accurate documentation and ensures timely follow-through on all surgical logistics. Ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable navigating both clinical and administrative workflows in a fast-paced environment. .

What you will do:

Schedules all inpatient, outpatient and office admissions from onsite and drug loading. Ensures time is scheduled, blocked off and available Communicates effectively (written and verbal) with colleagues, patients and family members Works in conjunction with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to schedule and enter case requests for procedures if needed. Ensures patients have all required pre-op testing done prior to procedures, i.e. required labs and other testing such as

MRI, TEE.

Obtains complex prior authorizations for each procedure, and testing and drug loading that is scheduled for each provider. This requires extensive knowledge of each carrier policy and familiarity of each specific procedure. Continuous education and learning required to keep current and up-to-date on policy/procedure changes. Works closely with Insurance representatives to ensure procedures and testing are approved for authorization which requires providing all necessary medical documentation to support medical necessity

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Day Shift – Full Time Great benefits effective day 1! Patient-centric environment Career growth and advancement potential Diverse and inclusive culture

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum of three (3) yrs prior experience scheduling specialty procedures. We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.