Job Description

Job Title: Surgery Scheduler

Summary

Schedules and preauthorizes surgeries for physicians. Schedules other specialized procedures with the medical practice. Schedules follow up appointments in the office.

Job Description

Serves as the primary person to coordinate and schedule surgery appointments for physicians.
Pre-authorizes surgeries through insurance companies and schedules procedures at the designated facility.
Accurately enters information into the scheduling system.
Maintains a surgical log for statistical analysis.
Provides Pre-surgical packets to patients confirming date and pre-operative instructions. This is accomplished by mail or in-person.
Responsible for coordinating with the surgical facilities for any special equipment or personnel needed for the surgery. (ie surgical assists, surgical equipment).
Will make sure all pre-operative labs are ordered, tracked for completion, and scanned correctly into the patient’s electronic medical record.
Responsible for double checking the phone system each day to ensure the call information has been correctly changed and the phone call schedules changed if necessary.
Responsible for reviewing and double-checking templates after the primary person templates the schedules. Must identify all errors before templates are published.
Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Surgery Scheduling for Medical Facilities

Physical Demands

Carrying Weight Frequency

1-25 lbs. Frequent from 34% to 66%

26-50 lbs. Occasionally from 2% to 33%

Pushing/Pulling Frequency

1-25 lbs . Seldom, up to 2%

100 + lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

Lifting – Height & Weight Frequency

Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%

Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%

Placement Type: Contract to Direct

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm

Pay: $17.98 to $31.58 Depending on Experience