SURGERY SCHEDULER

Job Description

Job Description

Indiana’s premier center for orthopedic care is looking for a dedicated, experienced Surgery Scheduler to join our growing team.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain all appropriate scheduling records, documentation, and communicate effectively with office staff, providers, and patients.
• Obtain CPT and ICD-10 codes from billing department for pre-certification.
• Obtain and record patient demographic information on surgery sheet.
• Verifies active insurance, obtains pre-certification for in and outpatient surgeries
• Schedule peer-to-peer reviews and put forth every attempt for surgery approval.
• Assembles surgical packets for the doctor. This includes but is not limited to: progress notes, diagnostic testing, CD’s, x-ray photos, and a schedule of patient’s plan of care.
• Coordinate with doctor and MA to complete the surgical process for the patient.
• Coordinate with the surgery center and /or hospitals to confirm schedules, add-on patients and ensure all testing, pre-op labs and results are completed prior to surgery and forwarded to correct facility.
• Act as a liaison between patients, surgeons, office staff, hospitals and surgery centers.
• Complete annual education courses as required.
• Follow HIPAA, State, and Federal regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Computer skills required:

• Electronic Medical Records Software
• Spreadsheet Software (Excel) 
• Word Processing Software (Word) 
• Electronic Mail Software (Outlook) 

Other skills required : 

• 1-2 years previous experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy, and coding.
• Excellent phone etiquette, clear verbal/written communication.
• Strict adherence to HIPAA policy.
• Strong organizational, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.