Surgical Scheduler

About the position

The Surgical Scheduler's primary function is to secure clinical, demographic and financial patient information to accurately pre-register and schedule surgical procedures, diagnostic and therapeutic outpatient procedures under the direct supervision of the office supervisor/manager. The Surgical Scheduler pre-registers patients in the EHR system to enable pre-procedure certification; identifies scheduling barriers and implements solutions; has proper clinical/insurance information for patients; assists with scheduling post-procedural care, and additional office-specific tasks as instructed.

Responsibilities

• Secure clinical, demographic and financial patient information.
• Pre-register and schedule surgical procedures and outpatient procedures.
• Identify scheduling barriers and implement solutions.
• Ensure proper clinical/insurance information for patients.
• Assist with scheduling post-procedural care.
• Perform additional office-specific tasks as instructed.

Requirements

• Previous physician office experience required.
• Experience with electronic health record and medical terminology highly preferred.
• Experience in insurance verification, medical billing, collection and registration preferred.
• Familiarity with medical diagnostic procedures preferred.
• Computer experience and keyboarding (typing) required.
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Four months on-the-job training.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Prescription insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability insurance plans
• Life insurance
• Paid time off plans
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance
• Access to on-site childcare
• Credit union