Surgery Scheduler 1 - UHealth SoLé Mia

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Surgery is currently seeking a Full-Time Surgery Scheduler 1 to work onsite at SoLé Mia. The Surgery Scheduler 1 will be responsible for managing information related to clinical coordination and scheduling of surgical procedures, efficiently and effectively entering case into surgical scheduling system and coordinating the reassignment of surgical block time. This role involves interacting directly with all physicians on campus and within the community, as well as ARNPs and RNs, to ensure the smooth operation of the physician’s clinical practice. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, UHealth serves South Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with physicians representing over 100 specialties and sub-specialties, conducting more than one million patient encounters each year. The institution is recognized worldwide for outstanding teaching, research, and patient care.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
One (1) year of relevant work experience in a medical office, surgical coordination or insurance verification required.
Ability to operate computer terminal, retrieving and inputting information, as required, accurately.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
Ability to communicate well with physicians and other professionals.
Ability to perform as a team player.
Ability to interact and assist patients of all ages and patients with special needs
Pleasant personality and speaking voice is essential.
Ability to work under a high level of stress with time constrains while maintaining composure and sensitivity to each patient’s individual situation.
Possess knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and various third party requirements.
Ability to accurately schedule patient appointments to provider schedules.
Must be diplomatic and be able to use discretion in relating with various types of people.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Creates and maintains daily schedule and complete edits in a timely manner.
Completes all necessary paperwork prior to pre-op appointments including updating the surgery log book immediately after confirming surgery with patients.
Monitors cancellation of physician surgical schedules.
Obtains referral and authorization from PCPs or insurances
Coordinate pre-op testing with outside medical doctors i.e., blood work, EKG, and medical clearance in a timely manner.
Follows-up with medical doctor’s office and internal imaging techs to ensure that all the pre-op results are back in a timely manner to ensure timely procedure starts.
Informs the patient regarding activities that will take place during his/her visit and provide patient pamphlets to the appropriate surgical facility.
Works closely with the front desk staff when discharged patients need to schedule surgery in order to ensure efficient patient flow.
Adheres to system policies and procedures concerning the registration process.
Informs patients of their financial responsibility when appropriate (self-pay patients, non-contracted insurance coverage, etc.)
Maintains effective communication with patients, physicians, staff members, and community physicians and their staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.