Surgical Scheduler - Breast Center

Summit Health•New Providence, NJ

8d•$21 - $26

About The Position

This role is for a Surgical Scheduler at the Breast Center. The company is a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying healthcare and providing connected care. They serve millions of patients through various entities like VillageMD, Village Medical, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. The organization is innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications and population insights to ensure patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that lead to better outcomes and reduced costs. Team members are part of a compassionate community focused on improving healthcare for everyone.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Prior medical office experience
Excellent customer service skills
Strong in both verbal and written communication
Strong knowledge of EMR, computer programs, and good typing skills

Responsibilities

Coordinates surgical/procedural scheduling and booking for assigned physician(s)
Coordinates patient preparation for surgical or other procedures including both pre and post-op appointments
Confirms that all pre-op requirements are met and pre-op information is transmitted to the appropriate surgery facility within appropriate time frame
Communicates with insurances companies as needed to obtain pre-authorization for all surgical or specialized procedures
Coordinates the ordering of special implants, and any other necessary surgical supplies/products as indicated
Coordinates physician(s) office schedules, meetings, interviews, etc.
Receives physician(s) mail, reviews, distributes as appropriate and follows-up as directed
Maintains booking and scheduling records as per protocol specialty protocol
Manages relationships with outside vendors to ensure contract compliance and effective levels of support as appropriate
Provides initial and ongoing training of surgical booking to staff as needed
Adheres to all WMG Compliance Program Policies and Procedures including all regulatory financial and OSHA requirements. Participates in and contributes to help achieve a total compliance program
Performs general office duties as assigned