Surgical Scheduler - Per Diem - Day - Capital Surgical Group Pennington NJ

Capital Health (US)•Fishersville, VA

8d•$19 - $23

About The Position

Collaborates with the OR and GI Endoscopy Unit to schedule cases, negotiate dates and times, avoid resource conflicts, and coordinate special procedure needs with appropriate organization departments, staff, and external resources. Gathers complete patient and procedure information and schedules hospital procedures and testing promptly. Prepares and distributes schedules within established time frames, working with physicians and office administration to maximize time utilization. Obtains insurance pre-certifications and authorizations, completes referrals according to insurance requirements, and helps facilitate efficient procedures with minimal procedure-related issues. Provides prompt patient service by telephone and at the front desk, oversees registration and checkout, and supports efficient patient flow and medical-record handling. Addresses routine issues and patient complaints, bringing difficult situations to the Director or Manager. Performs medical receptionist duties, including answering calls, scheduling appointments, updating medical records, checking patients in and out, collecting co-pays and fees, completing related computer and paperwork tasks, and coordinating follow-up care communications. Oversees chart preparation, filing, and purging according to established protocols. Plans daily schedules to maximize physician productivity; coordinates physician activities and programs with Capital Health departments, hospital patient activity, and the billing company. Works with providers to implement productive schedules and coordinate resources such as exam rooms and equipment. Works with physician(s) and the Director or Manager to develop and implement a practice-specific plan for introducing and growing the practice in the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience in a medical office or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the OR and GI Endoscopy Unit to schedule cases, negotiate dates and times, and avoid resource conflicts.
Coordinate special procedure needs with organization departments, staff, and external resources.
Gather patient and procedure information and schedule hospital procedures and testing promptly.
Prepare and distribute schedules within established time frames, coordinating with physicians and office administration to maximize time utilization.
Obtain insurance pre-certifications and authorizations and complete referrals according to insurance requirements.
Assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient activity.
Provide prompt patient service by telephone and at the front desk; oversee registration, checkout, and patient flow.
Review routine issues, difficulties, and unusual circumstances with the physician; address patient problems and complaints and refer difficult situations to the Director or Manager.
Perform medical receptionist duties, including answering calls, scheduling appointments, filing medical-record information, checking patients in and out, collecting co-pays and fees, and completing associated computer and paperwork tasks.
Coordinate communication of follow-up care needs and reminder cards to patients.
Oversee medical-record filing, chart preparation, pulling, filling, and purging according to established protocols.
Plan daily schedules to maximize physician productivity and coordinate physician activities and programs with Capital Health departments.
Coordinate hospital patient activity for doctors and the billing company.
Work with providers to implement provider scheduling and coordinate resources such as exam rooms and equipment.
Work with physician(s) and the Director or Manager to develop and implement a practice-specific plan for introducing and growing the practice in the community.