Surgery Scheduler, Ophthalmology, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. This role is responsible for scheduling patient surgery and/or pre-assessment appointments, retrieving insurance authorization and referrals. The position may involve documenting demographic, coding, billing, payor source and/or other required information, and may maintain/update physician schedules. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
Two (2) years related work experience.
Healthcare industry experience preferred.
Customer-oriented service skills
Computer/word processing skills
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

Schedules patient surgery and/or pre-assessment appointments, retrieves insurance authorization and referrals.
May document demographic, coding, billing, payor source and/or other required information.
May maintain/update physician schedules.
Coordinates surgeries and information with other physician offices.
Assembles patient charts and answers patient’s questions regarding surgery and testing.
Ensures that customer service targets are achieved.
Validates documentation for scheduling verification and authorization(s).
Communicates with physicians and department staff to accomplish assigned duties.
Executes policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of the services while meeting departmental budget goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.