Surgical Scheduler

Community Care•Latham, NY

63d•$19 - $24

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. If you are interested in this opportunity and have the desired qualifications, please Apply Now! Compensation: $18.50 - $24 per hour CCP salary ranges are designed to be competitive with room for professional and financial growth. Individual compensation is based on several factors unique to each candidate, such as work experience, qualifications, and skills. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. CCP's compensation packages go far beyond just salary. The company offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, retirement plan, and much more in a business casual environment! We welcome candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, gender and ethnic perspectives to Community Care Physicians. Community Care Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent with additional education desirable.
Strong computer skills.
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.

Nice To Haves

Surgical scheduling experience highly desired.
Previous clerical experience in a medical practice preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures preferred.

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.