Back Office Assistant - Surgery Scheduler

Internal Posting : Surgery Scheduler Location : Northwest Position Type : Full Time Experience : 2 years’ experience Essential Duties and Responsibilities Full time surgery scheduler. Management of insurance authorizations & appeals. Anticipates the needs of the clinic. Ability to communicate well with patients, peers, surgeons, and surgical partners. Candidate must have ability to manage a changing schedule and work with those involved. Contact insurance companies for authorization for surgery. Schedule surgeries and send appropriate paperwork to the patient. Update patient demographics to include verification of insurance. Direct patients to labs and obtain medical clearance. Answer patient related questions. Coordinate emergency surgical situations. Scan all patient related documents after charges are completed. Qualifications/Experience Strong experience with surgical procedures and pre-authorizing procedures. 2+ years of experience as a surgical scheduler. Experience with EMR is required. Microsoft Office experience. Exceptionally organized, great communication skills and strong attention to detail. Clinical Orthopedic and/or Surgery experience is required. Strong Coding knowledge. High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum two years' experience in a surgeon’s office. #J-18808-Ljbffr