Surgical Scheduler and Surgery Authorization
About The Position
Busy medical practice seeking an individual with experience in surgical scheduling and prior authorizations. This position is responsible for assisting the department with coordinating and scheduling surgical procedures and obtaining prior authorizations. Maintains a professional and working relationship with hospitals and surgery centers. Schedules location of procedures and maintains the physicians surgical schedules. Identifies conflicts and communicates changes. Ensures that all paperwork is complete and prior authorization has been obtained. Prior authorization process includes: collecting necessary documentation, accurate use of diagnostic codes, contacting patients and providers for additional information, obtaining medical clearance, and complete and timely submission of prior and retroactive authorization requests.
Requirements
- Experience in surgical scheduling
- Experience in prior authorizations
Responsibilities
- Coordinating and scheduling surgical procedures
- Obtaining prior authorizations
- Maintaining a professional and working relationship with hospitals and surgery centers
- Scheduling location of procedures
- Maintaining physician surgical schedules
- Identifying conflicts and communicating changes
- Ensuring all paperwork is complete and prior authorization has been obtained
- Collecting necessary documentation for prior authorization
- Accurate use of diagnostic codes
- Contacting patients and providers for additional information
- Obtaining medical clearance
- Complete and timely submission of prior and retroactive authorization requests
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
