Surgery Scheduler

Surgery Scheduler

Schedules inpatient and outpatient surgery, tests, and procedures. Obtains insurance authorization and pre-certification for surgery and procedures.

About Us: We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day.

Job Type: Classification: Non Exempt

Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Requires knowledge of medical terminology. Experience: 1 year of customer service experience, medical office experience, computer experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details. Licensure: N/A

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to read, understand, interpret, and respond to different situations and able to communicate appropriately. Skill in establishing and maintaining an effective relationship with patients, staff, and the public. Ability to react calmly and effectively to emergency situations. Ability to learn or have knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols. Ability to perform in high volume, multi-task environment. Requires a clear, pleasant, understandable telephone voice.

Physical Demands: Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

Other: May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: On call responsibilities as directed: Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: No No Yes