Procedure Scheduler

Louisiana Pain Care, LLC/ArkLaMiss Surgery Center, LLC has an immediate opening for a Procedure Scheduler. Fast paced medical office and ambulatory surgery center. Need a very dependable, knowledgeable, procedure scheduler with a great work ethic who is ready to join our team and have a long-term future with our work family.

Procedure Scheduler Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and process (Pre-Cert) procedure request for insurance authorizations in a timely and efficient manner.
• Communicate with insurance companies to ensure approvals for procedures are obtained prior to the scheduled date.
• Strong knowledge of payer and payer websites required.
• Ability to read and interpret medical records to communicate effectively.
• Ensure all authorizations are compliant with healthcare regulations, payer policies, and internal procedures.
• Must understand payer medical policy and guidelines to determine requirements have been met for medical necessity.
• Schedule surgical procedures according to scheduling guidelines.
• Answer phones and respond to inquiries.
• Ensure the surgery charts are complete and ready to go
• Ensure all preop testing is performed and the physician has reviewed prior to procedure.
• Manage procedure schedule to ensure optimal scheduling.
• Provides accurate, detailed information to patients regarding test preparations, time of patients scheduled arrival, and any other directional information needed; takes appropriate action in responding to questions from patients.
• Ensures patients have proper medical clearance and pre-surgical testing as needed.
• Scans all procedure consents and disclosures into electronic medical record.
• Detail oriented and ability to multi-task with efficient time management skills.

Experience and Education:

• 2-3 years and above pre-certification experience is a MUST.
• High School or GED (Required)

**Must be willing to submit to a Background Check and Drug Testing.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management’s discretion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person