Surgery Scheduler, Cardiology Clinic

American Addiction Centers • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiology Department is currently hiring a motivated, detailed-oriented candidate to support one of our Cardiologists in a fast-paced clinical environment. Hours: Monday-Friday (No Weekends, No Major US Holiday's) 8:30am-5:00pm.

Requirements

• High School Graduate.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in a health care setting performing customer service functions that may include experiences in scheduling, registration, insurance authorization and/or patient billing.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with medical terminology.
• Basic knowledge of medical insurance plan terminology.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
• Able to read and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and short deadlines.
• Must have a high attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills including experience in using Microsoft Office or similar applications, and electronic mail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates scheduling of surgical procedures between physicians and their offices, available OR specialty time, anesthesia, and other departments as necessary (i.e., X-ray, MRI, CT, etc.).
• Coordinates and communicates changes to existing schedule with appropriate departments/staff and makes adjustments to ensure maximum utilization of rooms and equipment.
• Schedules next day and beyond surgical procedures.
• Maintains and updates surgery assignments.
• Prints and distributes future OR schedules to all appropriate areas.
• Notifies providers with schedule changes and additions.
• Obtains necessary lab work, x-rays, H&P (History & Physical) as applicable.
• Processes patient charges and calculates based on procedure type, length of procedure, and supplies used.
• Reviews revenue to ensure charges are entered for every patient.
• Runs reports and verifies correct entry of codes and updates charges if errors are made.
• Answers, screens, triages, prioritizes, and determines urgency of incoming calls.
• Acts as a resource to providers, staff, patients and families.
• Operates and troubleshoots office equipment, arranges for maintenance repairs as necessary.
• May maintain inventory of office supplies, and complete and submit supply orders to replenish stock.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED