Surgical Scheduler Outpatient - Urology

Job Title: Surgical Scheduler – Outpatient Urology (Job #View phone number on click.appcast.io) Overview Children’s Hospital of Michigan is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive, collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. Responsibilities Communicate with department staff regarding physician schedule for distribution of surgical dates to patients at time of service; when necessary, communicate directly with patients/families the date of procedure and/or surgical preparation needs. Utilize hospital computer system to accurately enter patient data for surgical boarding process. Review utilization of physician's OR block time to ensure unused blocks may be utilized by other physicians and communicate with Boarding Office timely for release of block schedule. Adjust schedule as necessary to accommodate changes and/or cancellations and notify patients and boarding department as appropriate. Verify patient eligibility and benefits of patient plans; assure authorizations/referrals and re‑authorizations are obtained and secured timely. Check all patient information for completeness and accuracy; finalize OR schedule for the following day and distribute as appropriate. Maintain records regarding surgical boarding; assist in maintenance of other records as assigned. Perform a variety of additional duties such as data entry, filing, preparing reports, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, etc. Maintain and/or enhance professional expertise through appropriate education and organizational activities; keep current on changes with insurance requirements and hospital policy and procedures. Participate as a team member including mentoring new employees. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred: up to one year additional technical or specialty training). Two years of previous clinical or clerical experience in a medical office/hospital; previous surgical case scheduling strongly preferred. Benefits Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off (PTO) Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, childcare, auto and home insurance. Legal / Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tenet Healthcare