Surgery Scheduler (Central Scheduling)

Under general supervision, responsible for scheduling operating time of information systems operations in order to ensure that the information systems equipment is effectively utilized.

Responsibilities
- Schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic therapy and other treatments; coordinates pre-surgical medical clearance and care coordination for discharge orders.

- Verifies receipt of physician orders.

- Communicates with patients, providers, and associates via email, fax, and telephone; educates patients on pre-op and post-op instructions.

-  Recommends standard policies and procedures for providing routine service.

- Coordinates preventive maintenance requirements with operating requirements

- Reconciles surgery reports within 24 hours to confirm authorizations match surgery performed.

- Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.

- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

- Some medical experience.

- Previous surgery scheduling experience.

- Previous electronic medical record (EMR) experience.

- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.