Surgical Scheduler

Community Care Physicians • Town of Colonie, NY

17h • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

General Surgery is looking for a full-time Surgical Scheduler to join their team! The hours are: Monday-Friday 8:30am -5:00pm.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent with additional education desirable.
• Surgical scheduling experience highly desired.
• Previous clerical experience in a medical practice preferred.
• Strong computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures preferred.
• Ability to use interpersonal skills to establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, family members, physicians, providers, managers, co-workers and external customers.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains surgical schedule for procedures and work with the providers to ensure proper time allocations and smooth transitions of work flow.
• Answers telephone; schedule appointments, screens calls, takes messages and provides information in accordance with established policies.
• Schedules patients for surgical procedures and obtains all necessary information upon arrival of patient.
• Responsible for accurately completing Physician Referrals.
• Cross-trained in check in and check out duties.
• Complete prior authorizations and verify patient insurance.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision and life insurances
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED