Surgical Scheduler, Full Time - 8:30-4:30, General Surgery, Summit

Principal Accountabilities:


1. Interfaces with appropriate vendor staff to ensure all necessary equipment will be available on site for hospital based procedures.
2. Confirms patient's insurance and obtains prior authorization or communicates prior authorization to appropriate parties as needed.
3. Ensures all required documentation and pre-testing is completed, obtained and reviewed by clinical staff prior to surgery.
4. Ensures patients have proper medical clearance and pre-surgical testing as needed.
5. Completes all pre-procedure phone calls, confirms appointment time and place and communicates instructions to patient.
6. Acts as liaison between the patient and physician regarding the surgery.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required:
1. High School Diploma.
2. 1 to 3 years of prior experience in medical setting.

Preferred:
1. Prior experience in radiology or surgical scheduling.
2. Prior EMR experience.
3. Experience obtaining pre-authorizations with insurance companies.