Surgical Scheduler

Surgical Scheduler - Stony Brook Internists, UFPC

Location: Lake Grove, NY

Schedule: Full Time

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM - 5 PM; may include evenings or weekends

Pay: $22.17 - $27.70

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents Stony Brook CPMP's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting

Responsibilities

The Surgical Scheduler will be responsible for obtaining authorizations for surgeries along with scheduling H&P and pre admission testing. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Job Duties & Essential Functions:

• Coordinate the main operating room bookings and schedule specialized operating room equipment.
• Cross cover on the ambulatory surgery
• Obtain precertification and authorization for surgical procedures and medical clearance, review and validate patient insurance
• Schedule patient's history, physical and preadmission testing
• Maintain paper files on scheduled surgeries
• Answer phones, assist with light secretarial duties
• Liaison between operating room, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Attending's, Residents, and NP/PA and reps
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Required Education & Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED.
• Two years of full time medical office experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of IDX, CERNER and computers.
• Knowledge of insurance authorization process
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, staff and medical providers. The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. This position is largely sedentary and requires the employee to remain stationary for a majority of the day. Any additional physical demands will be outlined and provided by management.

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of CPMP.