Surgery Scheduler

This position involves working closely with patients, doctors and midlevel providers who treat a wide array of neurological conditions. Expectations of this role include: reviewing the patient’s chart, scheduling various types of neurological surgeries and procedures, maintain a high level of organization, effective communication with patients and providers, and ability to consistently meet deadlines.

• Serves as main resource to physician for surgery scheduling.
• Communicates with Billing department to obtain pre-authorizations.
• Assists in the coordination of pre-op care for all patients.
• Communicates information to patients and families.
• Works collaboratively with physician and midlevel provider care team.
• Maintains physician’s surgical calendar.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.
• Completes all surgical forms and sends to surgical facility.
• Ensures all paperwork needed for surgery is received by the facility.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Education

• A high school diploma/GED required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with only general supervision.
• At least 1 years’ experience in a medical office setting preferred.
• Previous EMR experience preferred.