Surgery Scheduler
Company: Palo Verde Hematology
Location: Sun City
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:Academic Urology & Urogynecology of Arizona (owned
and operated by Palo Verde Cancer Specialists) is searching for a
Surgery Scheduler to join our ever-growing practice! This position
may be housed our of our Sun City or Scottsdale locations.Position
Summary: The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for the timely
scheduling of patient surgeries. This is an extremely
detail-oriented position that requires top-notch communication and
coordination between facilities/hospitals, physicians, assistant
surgeons, reps, and patients.Essential Functions (may include, but
not limited to):--- Timely surgery scheduling for assigned
providers.--- Obtaining appropriate pre-authorization based on the
patient's insurance--- Performs estimations of patient financial
responsibility for surgery based on information obtained from the
patient's insurance company.--- Ensure proper communication and
collection of any patient financial responsibility.--- Researching
patient's insurance to make sure that all appropriate guidelines
for the procedure are being followed.--- Coordination with any
medical or device representatives required to be present at
surgery.---Effectively communicates with facilities, anesthesia
groups, or reps regarding scheduling, pre-op orders, and pre-op
testing.--- Provides patients with the appropriate preoperative
instructions.--- Ensures all pre-op requirements (clearances, labs,
testing, etc.) have been completed and that the patient is cleared
for surgery.--- Proper documentation of all patient correspondence
pertaining to their surgery entered into the EHR.--- Regularly and
proactively evaluates surgery blocks, including releasing any
blocks as needed.--- Adherence to strict patient and practice
confidentiality (HIPAA regulations).--- Travel to any of the AUUA
locations may be necessary upon request.--- Other tasks as
requested by management.Requirements:Qualifications &
Requirements:Requires the ability to perform basic math functions
and to assemble data into reports using spreadsheet programs. Must
be able to work under minimal supervision and make independent
decisions using good judgment.Requires excellent communication and
organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability
to maintain a proper level of professionalism in the workplace.
Must be able to communicate effectively to various ethnic and
cultural backgrounds and/or able to obtain necessary resources when
language barriers are present. This role requires the ability to
multi-task and participate in situations that require
analytical/problem-solving skills.Must be able to work effectively
with common office software and medical records software.Education
& Experience:Minimum of a High School Diploma.Additional related
healthcare education and/or experience preferred.Requires two or
more years working with patient flow and/or similar medical office
work.Knowledge of specialty-specific medical
terminology.Familiarity with EMR
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Keywords: Palo Verde Hematology, Gilbert , Surgery Scheduler, Healthcare , Sun City, Arizona
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