Surgical Scheduling Specialist - Full-Time, Days

#REF!•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Schedules testing and/or procedures for a single department in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring maximum productivity and expedient patient flow. Performs necessary checks of medical necessity for patients with Medicare as a primary payor to ensure documentation is in compliance with applicable guidelines. Effectively communicates with patients, physician office scheduling, surgery scheduling, and/or other necessary staff as needed to reduce appointment time/date errors.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
1 Year Related experience Required
CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate Upon Hire
Requires good written, oral, and telephone communication skills.
Requires knowledge of general office equipment, PC’s and associated software packages.
Ability to type 35 WPM corrected for errors preferred.
General knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Nice To Haves

Ability to type 35 WPM corrected for errors
General knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities

Schedules testing and/or procedures for single department in an accurate and timely manner ensuring maximum productivity and expedient patient flow.
Performs Necessary checks of medical necessity for patients with Medicare as a primary payor to ensure documentation is in compliance with applicable guidelines.
Effectively communicates with patients, physician office scheduling, surgery scheduling, and/or other necessary staff as needed to reduce appointment time/date errors.