Surgical Scheduler

Surgical Scheduler

Pay Range: $20.15-$22.00*

General Physician, P.C. is one of WNY's largest and most respected multi-specialty medical groups! We are committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality patient-centered care to improve the overall quality of the lives of our patients.

Currently, we are seeking a Surgical Scheduler for our Oncology office located in Buffalo, NY! This is a full-time position!

We offer our Surgical Schedulers:

Employees are benefit-eligible on the first of the month following their start date

This includes:

• Medical, dental, vision & much more
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Competitive salary
• 401(K) 3% employer contribution
• Verizon Wireless discount

Essential Duties of a Surgical Scheduler:

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure all necessary tasks are completed leading up to a patient procedure.

• Schedule hospital or office-based procedures, surgeries, and follow-up testing
• Complete prior authorizations and verify insurance.
• Provide patients and facilities with applicable instructions, forms, and consents and ensure all pre-testing is completed.
• Ensure patients have proper medical clearance and completion of assessment for advanced directive, including DNR when applicable.
• Schedule standby or supplemental Providers for procedures and surgeries, if applicable.
• Coordinate any special equipment and pharmaceutical needs with vendor representatives and facility or department manager.
• Assist patients and their families regarding preparing for surgery or procedure by answering questions and addressing concerns.
• Manage incoming mail and fax documents by company policy and process medical record requests.
• Process lab and testing orders as directed by Providers.

Minimum Qualifications of a Surgical Scheduler:

• High school diploma or GED required
• One year of surgical scheduling experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology and electronic medical records systems is required. Experience in Microsoft Outlook and Excel preferred.
• Detail-oriented, strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to utilize computer programs.

General Physician, P.C. is proud to be AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

* The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant at the time of posting. When determining pay, several factors will be considered including but not limited to location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and budget.