Surgery Scheduler- CDH Breast Surgery Full-time Days
About The Position
The Surgery Scheduler reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities: Complete and accurate scheduling of surgical services for patients undergoing procedures. Effectively interacts with other Perioperative Services health care team members. Efficiently schedules patients and secures accurate demographic, insurance, financial and clinical information in the hospital information system. Transcribes physician orders into EPIC for accurate patient scheduling, verifying physician orders are valid, and clarification of orders and preauthorization of testing. Works physician/department support calls in addition to patient scheduling. Obtains insurance preauthorization as needed. Provides preoperative instructions per protocols. Qualifications Required: 2 years experience in Registration/Scheduling High school graduate or equivalent Preferred: Basic medical terminology and anatomy knowledge is preferred Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Requirements
- 2 years experience in Registration/Scheduling
- High school graduate or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Basic medical terminology and anatomy knowledge is preferred
Responsibilities
- Complete and accurate scheduling of surgical services for patients undergoing procedures.
- Effectively interacts with other Perioperative Services health care team members.
- Efficiently schedules patients and secures accurate demographic, insurance, financial and clinical information in the hospital information system.
- Transcribes physician orders into EPIC for accurate patient scheduling, verifying physician orders are valid, and clarification of orders and preauthorization of testing.
- Works physician/department support calls in addition to patient scheduling.
- Obtains insurance preauthorization as needed.
- Provides preoperative instructions per protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
