Surgical Scheduler

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Front Desk Patient Registration and Scheduling for Neurophysiology Department (on site)Position Purpose

Schedules surgical procedures, including, pre and postoperative visits under the direction of the provider. Responsible for maintaining proper provider schedules and coordinating surgeries in accordance with provider templates. In addition, the employee will be responsible for coordinating the surgeons’ OR schedule and aligning it with the ambulatory practice schedule to ensure there are no overlaps. Responsible for working with multiple physician practices and Hospital departments.

What you will do

• Complete any pre-authorizations and prior approvals from third party payers for all radiology and surgical procedures
• Capture patient information including demographic, diagnosis, procedure, insurance and physician
• Maintain proper provider schedules and coordinate surgeries in an efficient manner
• Adjust schedule template to accurately reflect surgeons' clinical time
• Confirm electronic health record and outlook schedules match and accurately reflect the surgeon’s daily schedule
• Obtain pre-surgical testing, arrangements and reporting to pre-admission testing
• Schedule procedures in an appropriate time period as it relates to the patient’s diagnosis and urgency of the surgery
• Coordinate exchanges of information between physicians in the group, outside groups, and Saint Francis Hospital as it pertains to the surgical cases
• Review discharge instructions with patients and ensure proper follow-up appointments are scheduled at the time the procedure is scheduled
• Collaborate with Medical Practice Assistants within the office to coordinate aftercare and services required with outside facilities

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proficient knowledge of Medical Terminology required
• Requires a good understanding of surgical procedures

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 40hr M-F 8a-4:40p
• Work is required fully on site
• Excellent benefits starting day 1
• Full time 40hr M-F 8a-4:40p
• Work is required fully on site
• Excellent benefits starting day 1

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment.   We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.