Surgery Scheduling Associate - Full Time

Adventist Health•Lodi, CA

16d

About The Position

Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast. Job Summary: Coordinates operative procedure scheduling. Serves as a liaison between physicians, physician offices, other departments and personnel to utilize surgical facilities efficiently.

Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience

Responsibilities

Schedules patients for surgery and completes appropriate paperwork for surgery facilities.
Verifies patient insurance coverage, determines whether surgical referrals or authorizations are needed and begins necessary processes.
Answers phone calls, takes referrals, receives messages and transfers calls, as appropriate.
Faxes medication lists to doctors and performs other faxing, as necessary.
Files, photocopies and scans client records.
Assesses operating room, staff, equipment and instrument availability before scheduling cases.
Ensures computer and office-equipment knowledge are maintained up to date.
Prepares daily reports and generates monthly statistical reports, in adherence with established procedures.
Schedules daily operating room (OR) use.
Schedules call sheets for appropriate areas and prepares pre-admission visit schedules.
Provides daily operating room schedules, call sheets and pre-admission visit schedules.
Works with appropriate departments to ensure accurate and timely information for patient billing.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.