Job description
Surgery Scheduler – Olympia Orthopaedic Associates
Location: Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.45 - $28.46 per hour
(Pay is determined based on years of experience)
-Must Provide a COVID-19 Vaccination Record-
Olympia Orthopaedics is a drug-free, alcohol-free, and smoke-free workplace. If offered employment, passage of background screen and pre-employment drug screen is required. Please note nicotine levels are included in testing.
Surgery Scheduler Job Duties:
· Coordinate and schedule surgeries, procedures, pre-operative and follow-up appointments as designated by physicians according to established policies and procedures.
· Interact with patients, physicians and other staff within the clinic and at outside facilities providing accurate, timely and responsive information.
· Coordinate arrangements for surgical assistants, special equipment, and surgical materials.
· Obtain authorization for surgery from patient’s insurance company.
· Insurance, LNI and Medicaid knowledge.
· Ability to understand and utilize medical screening terminology.
· Understanding of internal and external medical screening processes.
· Provide patient with generic preoperative information sheets and advise patients of preoperative surgical and financial requirements.
· Submit patient clinical and financial information to facility assuring appropriate medical records release, if needed.
· Answer and screen telephone calls in a courteous manner, and record messages for physician and other personnel.
· Obtain accurate information from patients and ensure all registration forms are complete.
· File records in appropriate sections of patient electronic or paper charts and keep patient charts in proper order.
· Accurately complete legal surgical paperwork.
· Review clinical paperwork to assure completion before the scheduled procedure or surgery date.
· Maintain files and patient records in a confidential manner.
· Perform other related duties as directed or assigned.
Surgery Scheduler Job Requirements:
· High School Diploma or GED.
· Minimum two years’ experience in a medical setting, which includes scheduling experience.
· Prior authorization experience preferred.
Surgery Scheduler Physical Demands:
Manual dexterity for office machine operation including computer and calculator; stooping, bending to handle files and supplies, mobility to complete errands or deliveries, or sitting for extended periods of time. Stress can be triggered by multiple staff demands and deadlines.
For a complete Surgery Schedulerjob description, please visit: https://olyortho.com/career-opportunities/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.45 - $28.46 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Ambulatory surgery center
- Clinic
- Outpatient
Medical specialties:
- Medical-Surgical
- Orthopedics
- Surgery
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Olympia, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
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