Centralized Surgery Scheduler
About The Position
The Centralized Surgery Scheduler encompasses a comprehensive array of responsibilities tailored to the coordination of highly specialized surgical procedures. This entails expertise in scheduling and authorizing intricate surgical interventions, such as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, or orthopedic procedures, necessitating an in-depth understanding of specialized equipment, resources, and pre-operative protocols. Additionally, the role requires advanced proficiency in insurance verification specifically for surgical interventions, navigating complex insurance plans, and understanding coverage nuances for specialized treatments. A key aspect of the position involves conducting thorough assessments of medical necessity for surgeries, appointments, and procedures, particularly for specialized treatments, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and optimize reimbursement. Acting as a primary liaison between surgeons, specialized departments, and hospital personnel, the Centralized Surgery Scheduler facilitates coordination of specialized procedures, addresses departmental needs, and streamlines processes. Furthermore, the role entails maintaining compliance with specialized procedure requirements and ensuring accurate documentation for proper reimbursement, particularly in areas with stringent regulatory guidelines. Collaboration with specialized departments to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes to optimize efficiency and quality of care delivery is also essential. The Centralized Surgery Scheduler must handle highly sensitive and confidential information related to specialized surgeries and patient care with discretion and adherence to HIPAA regulations. Moreover, proficiency in emergency response coordination for specialized surgeries, along with providing training and mentorship in specialized scheduling practices, completes the comprehensive skill set required for this specialized role. Lives the Mission, Vision, Values and Philosophy of the department and Saint Francis Medical Center. In addition, any and all duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Manager and/or Director.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED- required
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of experience and knowledge in scheduling, referrals, and workflow management
Responsibilities
- Coordination of highly specialized surgical procedures
- Expertise in scheduling and authorizing intricate surgical interventions
- In-depth understanding of specialized equipment, resources, and pre-operative protocols
- Advanced proficiency in insurance verification specifically for surgical interventions
- Navigating complex insurance plans, and understanding coverage nuances for specialized treatments
- Conducting thorough assessments of medical necessity for surgeries, appointments, and procedures
- Acting as a primary liaison between surgeons, specialized departments, and hospital personnel
- Maintaining compliance with specialized procedure requirements and ensuring accurate documentation for proper reimbursement
- Collaboration with specialized departments to identify opportunities for process improvement
- Handling highly sensitive and confidential information related to specialized surgeries and patient care with discretion and adherence to HIPAA regulations
- Proficiency in emergency response coordination for specialized surgeries
- Providing training and mentorship in specialized scheduling practices
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
- Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
- Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility
- Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
- Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
- Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
