Surgery Scheduler

United Surgical Partners International • Harlingen, TX

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About The Position

USPI Platinum Surgery Center is seeking a motivated Surgery Scheduler to join our team. We have 6 OR rooms and 1 Treatment room. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in General, Gastro, Anesthesiology, ENT, Pedi Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Oral, OB/GYN. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.

Requirements

• High School education and/or equivalent.
• Must have at least TWO YEARS direct experience as a Scheduler in the medical field, with experience scheduling surgeries preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Must be outgoing, positive, proactive and a critical thinker.
• Within the first 90 days of employment and annual thereafter, must complete EDGE training and be able to recite program objectives, key requirement, process steps and goals.

Responsibilities

• Plans and schedules for surgical and related appointments for doctors.
• Maintains master schedule to ensure coordination between doctors, anesthesia, lab and insurance carriers.
• Schedules surgeries, coordinates schedule between Surgery Center and doctor's offices.
• Gathers all detailed information for the patient's chart, such as type of procedure, supplies, special equipment required, insurance information, etc.
• Enters all patient information in computer system.
• Schedules all surgical anesthesia services required according to doctor preference and availability.
• Assures that pre-certification/referrals are in order for Insurance Coordinator.
• Completes billing packets for CSO on a daily basis.
• Confers with OR Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse and/or Administrator to determine status of scheduled surgeries.
• Alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Works closely with the Administrator and CSO Credentialing person when maintaining approved privileges for each physician or as documents are updated.
• Provides relief for the front business office, Receptionist and all other business functions, as needed.
• Cross trained to fill in and effectively perform all other job descriptions.
• Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patient/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Initiates safe practices and is knowledgeable about current center policies and procedures.
• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance participate in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follows all equipment safety guidelines and is personally responsible for knowledgeable use and care for all business equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED