Surgery Scheduler

Description:

We are a busy Orthopaedic practice in Upland looking for a full-time surgery scheduler to coordinate surgeries and in-office procedures for our practice. We have three physicians which will book around 30-40 surgeries and 10-20 procedures each month. Surgery scheduling experience required. Familiarity with Orthopaedic procedures and codes is a plus!

Primary Job Duties:

Procedure & Surgery Scheduling: must utilize the operating room block time to schedule surgery time with patients; this is often done in person during clinic appointments but can also be done via phone
Authorizations & Eligibility: must confirm patient eligibility and benefits with insurance plan and must submit for and obtain prior authorizations for all procedures or surgeries. _Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes required.
_Advise patients of benefit info, collect any deductibles, co-insurance, or deposits prior to procedure/surgery dates
Provide patients with medical clearance and consent forms; follow up with patients for returned clearance and consentsCancel and/or reschedule appointments as needed
Call patients one day prior to surgery for confirmation of date, time, and any pre-surgery instructions
Work with Front Office staff, Back Office medical assistants and physicians with regards to surgery appointments.

Benefits:

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

Medical Specialty:

• Orthopedics

Work Location: In person

Requirements:

Must have at least one year Surgery Scheduling experience; Orthopaedic Preferred Must know diagnostics, CPT codes. Experience with prior surgery authorization and experience with HMO authorizations. Experience with an EMR/EHR system. Experience with Excel spreadsheets. Must have organizational skills and great phone etiquette

Job Type: Full-time