Surgery and MRI Scheduler

Surgery Partners, Inc•Durango, CO

10d•$20 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgery and MRI Scheduler is responsible for ensuring a smooth and positive experience for surgical and imaging patients by coordinating care, managing scheduling, and serving as a liaison between patients and the imaging and surgical departments of Animas Surgical Hospital. This role supports both the front and back of the office, including health information support, pre-authorizations and insurance verification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
1–2 years of experience in a clinical or medical office setting.
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to ten (10)+ pounds.
Stooping, kneeling, sitting, crouching, reaching, grasping, handling, and balancing five (5) or more hours per day.
Sensory and communicative activities including: hearing, seeing, and speaking to be able to carry out essential job functions.
Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals
Influenza- documentation of current seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year)
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination
Varicella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization
Tuberculosis Screening - Documentation of a two-step TB skin test within the past year OR lab verification of a negative TB Gold or T-Spot tuberculin test within the past 6 months

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in healthcare administration or related field preferred.
Experience with scheduling systems and EHR software strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedule for surgeries and MRI appointments
Perform verification of insurance coverage and obtain pre-authorization as needed
Coordinate with external medical device vendors to secure specialized implants and instrumentation for scheduled procedures
Submit requests for missing or incomplete documentation
Communicate with patients and/or their families to provide necessary surgical instruction and confirm appointments
Schedule patient pre-operative and post-operative appointments
Handle phone calls, messages, and patient inquiries as needed
Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines at all times
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.