Surgical Scheduler

University of Maryland Emergency Medicine • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

Under general supervision, schedules all division surgeries and incidental
testing. Ensures that all primary care referrals are handled according to
practice and payer guidelines. Ensures that referral and pre-authorization
activities are undertaken in order to provide maximum patient and provider
satisfaction and maximum reimbursement; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two years related medical office experience
• Accurate data entry skills
• Current knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and preauthorization.
• Knowledge of IDX or similar computerized billing system
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding
• General understanding of back office operations
• Strong customer service skills
• PC proficiency
• Medical terminology preferred

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

• schedules all division surgeries and incidental testing
• Ensures that all primary care referrals are handled according to practice and payer guidelines
• Ensures that referral and pre-authorization activities are undertaken in order to provide maximum patient and provider satisfaction and maximum reimbursement
• other duties as assigned

Benefits

• University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employee’s life, career and retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees