Surgical Scheduling Coordinator II-MSW-FT Days

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for scheduling of DAS and Ambulatory OR surgery/procedures cases on a daily basis, for both adult and pediatric patients. Provide support to front office operations to ensure smooth flow of patient care, but not limited to registration, scheduling, pre/post follow-up patient calls. Contact insurance providers to obtain preauthorization for surgical procedures and diagnostic testing. Actively participate in process improvement initiative to ensure the coordination of care.

Requirements

• HS/GED
• 3 years of scheduling experience
• 2 years of experience in a clinical setting, preferably in a medical practice environment.
• MS Office Suite: Basic
• Basic MS Word (Word, Excel), Outlook
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent customer relations
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred
• Certification as a Medical Assistant from an approved school preferred
• Knowledge of IDX and Cerner systems helpful

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coordination of all OR surgeries and procedures.
• Monitors front office workflow and make adjustment to ensure optimum delivery of service.
• Responsible for the Verification of patient demographics and obtaining pre-certification from insurance carriers for all OR surgeries and procedures.
• Responsible for obtaining patient medical clearance.
• Resolve patient issues or answer questions regarding policies and procedures.
• Places surgical confirmation calls 1 day in advance of scheduled surgery or procedure date.
• Schedules post-op follow up visits with providers.
• Liaison between referring physicians and surgeons for the communication of clinical data and to determine O.R. scheduling, etc.
• Trains and mentors other Surgical Scheduling Coordinator(s) or less senior staff within the unit.
• Collects and distributes appropriate paperwork to internal and external parties to coordinate the surgeries.
• Recording of hospital reservation and pre-admit data in CERNER system.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• The salary range for the role is $23.01 - $34.52 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

What This Job Offers

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