- Surgery Scheduler - Orthopedic Office
- We're looking for a detail-oriented and organized Surgery Scheduler to join our orthopedic team.
In this key role, you'll coordinate surgical procedures, communicate with patients and providers, and help ensure a smooth, supportive experience from start to finish.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and forward all necessary admission reservations/requisitions, including demographics and insurance information to hospitals.
- Coordinate cases and communicates with hospital personnel to obtain approval for hospital admissions.
- Discuss and coordinate financial arrangements prior to surgery including the collection of pre-payments.
- Ensure that informed consents are signed.
- Provide patients with pre and postoperative instruction according to service specific guidelines.
- Schedule pre-screening exams, diagnostic testing, post-operative appointments and surgical cases for all patients.
- Ensure all billing and insurance information is current and accurate.
- Act as liaison between patient and referring physicians.
- Obtain pre-certification and/or referral prior to the date of the procedure.
- Answer and respond to all incoming telephone inquiries regarding surgery and provides educational material, both verbally and through printed materials.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous scheduler/clinical experience. This position involves multiple changing priorities; we are looking for someone with strong organizational skills; someone who is collaborative and solution focused who can work individually or part of a team to produce results.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 7AM-3:30PM, 7:30AM-4PM, 8AM-4:30PM. Saturday mornings for temporary Fall Injury clinic August thru the end of October. Possible minimal travel to other offices in the area if needed.