Scheduler - LaVeta Surgical Center

SCA Health • Orange, CA

400d

About The Position

The Scheduler at LaVeta Surgical Center is responsible for coordinating all outpatient surgeries and procedures, ensuring efficient scheduling and communication between physicians, nursing staff, and patients. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining the flow of operations within the surgical center by managing patient demographics, insurance information, and scheduling conflicts, while also supporting the overall patient care experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one (1) year scheduling experience in an ambulatory surgery facility, acute-care hospital, or doctor's office.
• Strong attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all outpatient surgeries and procedures as requested by the physician or the physician's office staff.
• Obtain and add patient demographics and insurance information into the billing system.
• Contact payers to verify patient benefits and obtain necessary authorization.
• Coordinate with the Director of Nursing to ensure availability of needed equipment, requested staff, and/or ancillary services.
• Prepare and distribute the daily surgery schedule to relevant staff members.
• Capture complete and accurate clinical, demographic, and insurance information on patients scheduled at the surgery center.
• Communicate with the Director of Nursing regarding same day and next day add-on cases.
• Notify the Director of Nursing of any potential scheduling conflicts.
• Promptly communicate any patient problems to the Business Office Manager and/or Director of Nursing.
• Maintain positive communications with medical staff members and their office personnel.
• Track cancellations and monitor block time.
• Prepare daily bank deposits for monies received at the surgery center.
• Cross-train to cover the front desk for lunches, breaks, and extended absences of the Receptionist/Admitting Clerk.
• Perform other clerical duties as directed by the Business Office Manager.

What This Job Offers

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