Surgery Scheduler- Heart and Vascular Institute, Children's

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Surgery Scheduler to join their team at Pediatric Cardiology.
Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Location: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, 5th floor Faculty Pavilion
Position Specifics: This position will work Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays. Occasional work from home opportunities.
What Can UPMC Do for You?
A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future
Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave
Competitive pay for the work that you do

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a medical assisting program or 2-4 years experience in a medical field.
• General knowledge of computer software and practice management databases is essential.
• Strong organization, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Tact and diplomacy are necessary in dealing with physicians, patients and their families and other employees.
• Ability to deal compassionately and professionally with patients is essential.
• Work independently and possess sound decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of insurance regulations, specifically Medicare, BC/BS, managed care plans and workers compensation carriers regarding scheduling and approval of surgical procedures.
• Ability to prioritize work demands.
• Ability to consistently maintain confidentiality with regards to all job assignments and related information.
• Act 34

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in medical terminology preferred.
• Knowledge of the Epic practice management programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with department to troubleshoot procedural and operations issues.
• Coordinate and monitor patient follow-up through the Refract Tracker and EPIC.
• Prepare and forward all necessary admission reservations/requisitions, including demographics and insurance information to hospitals.
• Coordinate cases and communicates with hospital personnel to obtain approval for hospital admissions.
• Discuss and coordinate financial arrangements prior to surgery including the collection of pre-payments.
• Ensure that informed consents are signed.
• Provide patients with pre and postoperative instruction according to service specific guidelines.
• Coordinate patient education seminars and schedules physicians accordingly.
• Collect data for research study.
• Schedule pre-screening exams, diagnostic testing, post-operative appointments and surgical cases for all patients.
• Ensure all billing and insurance information is current and accurate.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Act as liaison between patient and referring physicians.
• Obtain pre-certification and/or referral prior to the date of the procedure.
• Coordinate and track internal and external marketing efforts.
• Attend and schedule department meetings.
• Answer and respond to all incoming telephone inquiries regarding surgery and provides educational material, both verbally and through printed materials.

Benefits

• A career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful in the position you want to obtain now and, in the future
• Health and welfare benefits like medical, vision, dental, and life and disability, and an exceptional retirement program
• Work life balance to help manage other important aspects of your life such as: PTO, wellness programs, paid parental leave
• Competitive pay for the work that you do

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees