Surgery Scheduler

Surgery Scheduler

Safety Harbor Surgery Center is hiring a Surgery Scheduler.

The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for the scheduling of surgical procedures and general clerical work. This is a high profile position that is key to the success of the surgery center. Candidate will enjoy positive interaction with both physician offices and the clinical staff. Cross training for other Business Office positions is a possibility.

Job Summary: Plans and schedules for surgical and related appointments for doctors. Manages certain functions related to Credentialing of professional staff members for the facility by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains master schedule to ensure coordination between doctors, anesthesia, lab and insurance carriers.
• Schedules surgeries, coordinates schedule between Surgery Center and doctor's offices.
• Gathers all detailed information for the patient's chart, such as type of procedure, supplies, special equipment required, insurance information, etc. Enters all patient information in computer system.
• Schedules all surgical anesthesia services required according to doctor preference and availability.
• Assures that pre-certification/referrals are in order for Insurance Coordinator.
• Completes billing packets for CSO on a daily basis.
• Confers with OR Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse and/or Administrator to determine status of scheduled surgeries. Alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Works closely with the Administrator and CSO Credentialing person when maintaining approved privileges for each physician or as documents are updated, etc.
• Provides relief for the front business office, Receptionist and all other business functions, as needed.
• Crossed trained to fill in and effectively perform all other job descriptions
• Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patient/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Initiates safe practices and is knowledgeable about current center policies and procedures. Specific procedures and practices related to pain management, abuse and neglect, sentinel events and response, variance reporting, response to sentinel event alerts, participation in root cause analysis and other key policies and procedures is required.
• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance participate in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follows all equipment safety guidelines and is personally responsible for knowledgeable use and care for all business equipment.

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Required Skills:

- High School diploma or equivalent - Minimum 1-2 years of hospital or medical office experience required. - Must be able to communicate verbally and non-verbally in a professional way. - Ability to use time wisely in preparing work area to meet high-paced demand. - Show a genuine desire to work and improve the hospital as a whole. - Professional appearance. - Strong medical terminology. - Must demonstrate excellent phone etiquette and exceptional customer service skills.