Surgery Scheduler

Specialty Scheduler - Gastroenterology

The Specialty Scheduler manages multiple providers surgery schedules. Prepares surgery packets for physicians to take to surgical facilities. Consistently delivers the best in customer service and patient care. Accurately and efficiently communicates patient information as directed and provides information regarding patient to appropriate as necessary. As a team member, demonstrates respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors and other employees.

The Specialty Scheduler

• Constantly communicates with providers and team members regarding appointments and surgery information on specific patients. Works with department leadership to manage daily flow of activities. Owns communication changes, updates to all departments ensuring quality, efficient care is established. Works with interdisciplinary teams on a daily basis.
• Performs patient interview to assess pre-operative needs based on anesthesia and physician-specific guidelines
• Answers telephone calls, screens calls, takes messages and provides information to patients and others in a timely fashion. Works with interdisciplinary teams on a daily basis to coordinate the patient's surgical care.
• Posts surgical case information at operating facilities. Documents patient information and distributes to key staff in other facilities by fax, phone or email.
• Coordinates pre-/post-surgical care for patients including but not limited to: Pre-operative appointments (lab work, medical clearance, History and Physicals, etc.), education classes, and post-operative care. Notifies patients of all surgery-related appointments in writing. Documents in patient medical record.
• Ensures proper equipment is available for surgery by contacting surgical reps, material management and case documentation.
• Manages the usage of assigned block time and communicates with other surgery schedulers to identify and release or utilize open time. Implements appropriate actions related to cancellations
• Maintains OR Utilization report for Carilion Clinic operating facilities, ambulatory surgery centers and other surgical facilities utilized by physicians
• Documents surgery or procedural information on individual physician calendars in e-mail system or as preferred by physicians. Updates demographics as needed
• Assists with the scheduling of tests and outside physicians if applicable.
• Completes authorization or works with the authorization team to ensure pre-certification is completed.
• Communicates with Financial Counselors regarding any surgeries as it applies to the process.

Compensation Range: $18.70 - $26.18

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.