Surgery Scheduler

Vero Orthopaedics Inc•Vero Beach, FL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

As experts in their fields, our specialists and orthopaedic doctors at Vero Orthopaedics apply their dedication and expertise to provide customized treatment plans focused on your needs and goals. We treat a broad range of orthopaedic and neurologic injuries and conditions and are proud to offer rehabilitative, diagnostic, and other services to keep you moving. Since 1976, our doctors and specialized staff have been the region's experts in orthopaedic, neurologic, and rehabilitative care. With our commitment to serve the needs of each patient, we proudly offer both innovative and conservative treatments for compassionate, individualized care to members of our communities in Vero Beach, Sebastian, and the surrounding areas. At Vero Orthopaedics, we know that our employees are our best assets when it comes to providing exceptional orthopaedic care for our patients. It is for this reason that we are dedicated to hiring the most qualified staff to uphold our standards of care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Skilled at using computer.
Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.
Ability to maintain organization of a multitude of tasks.
Ability to sort, organize, and file with attention to detail.
Ability to type information and complete tasks with detailed precision.
Skilled at communicating effectively and professionally with patients, staff, and business associates.
Maintains strictest confidentiality of patient information and other business practices.
Ability to document legibly and to spell medical terminology correctly.
Able to work well with co-workers and supervisors.
Able to communicate effectively.
Respectful of patients, physicians, all employees, and vendors.
Provides service excellence in every way.
Requires sitting for long periods of time with frequent standing, walking and bending required.
Must be able to view and enter data into the computer for extended periods.
Must be able to communicate via the telephone.
Must have dependable transportation.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Medical Terminology helpful.
Two years medical experience in clinical or surgical coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

Schedule patients for surgical procedures, referrals, and medical clearances
Handle all patient inquiries and phone calls regarding surgery and testing.
Order home health for surgery patients as required.
Communicate with PA (physician assistants) regarding surgery schedules.
Schedules patient services for surgeries, referrals, tests, post op appointments, pre-operative clearances, and follow-up appointments
Maintain and update physician schedules accordingly.
Schedule, confirm, cancel, and reschedule patient office appointments or surgical appointments.
Act as a liaison between patient and physician regarding all surgical and testing inquiries.
Monitor changes to physician schedules and keep practice management system updated to reflect changes.
Manage all pre-operative testing and prepare all testing results for physician review.
Provide the billing department with surgical charge tickets.
Schedule meetings with reps with physicians for upcoming surgeries
Schedules and obtains authorizations for Vocational Rehab.