Patient Surgery Scheduling Coordinator - Sanger Hall

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

3d

About The Position

The Pt Surgery Scheduling Coordinator coordinates and schedule appointments for surgeries and follow-up appointments for multiple physicians at multiple sites (VCUHS ACC, Main OR, Stony Point and Southside Regional). This job is responsible for preauthorization/precertification of all surgeries for assigned physicians at all patient locations. The Pt Surgery Scheduling Coordinator responds to all inquiries from patients, insurance carriers and PCP’s by telephone and/ or written correspondence using quality customer service. This role works with department billing staff to investigate all denials, and with assistance from providers, resubmits appeals as necessary. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged sitting Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. Who We Are Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all: • One college and four health sciences schools • An academic medical center • A Level I trauma center • One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia • The region’s only full-service children’s hospital • More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties • With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a medical office/acute care setting to include the use of medical terminology, customer service and appointment scheduling
• Minimum of three (3) years experience with third party medical insurance, HMO and managed care
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Four (4) years previous experience in surgery scheduling
• Previous experience with CPT and ICD-9 coding for medical claims processing
• Work experience using electronic medical billing/order entry/registration systems.
• Associate Degree in Business Management or closely related field from an accredited program

Responsibilities

• coordinates and schedule appointments for surgeries and follow-up appointments for multiple physicians at multiple sites
• responsible for preauthorization/precertification of all surgeries for assigned physicians at all patient locations
• responds to all inquiries from patients, insurance carriers and PCP’s by telephone and/ or written correspondence using quality customer service
• works with department billing staff to investigate all denials, and with assistance from providers, resubmits appeals as necessary
• Maintains master schedules for each physician by scheduling surgery cases and managing departmental block time.
• Able to use judgment and critical thinking skills to ensure minimal disruption and optimal use of block time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees