Surgery Scheduler - Part-time

Description:

Can you maintain an active schedule as well as speak with patients on the phone and in person?

Under minimal supervision, dedicated to internal surgery scheduling from physician’s orders as directed by the physician. Close working relationship and good communication with physician a must. Reserve operating room date and time. Schedule anesthesia and surgical assistant and any outside surgical representatives and/or equipment necessary for procedure. Provide patient with pre-operative testing information ordered by physician. May be required to obtain any pre-operative testing results requested by physician and take appropriate actions as directed by Physician. Obtain necessary insurance authorization and pre-certification from insurance company with the proper Procedure (CPT) and Diagnosis codes (ICD-10). Communicate to the patient surgical information, all necessary prep the date/time/location of the appointment.. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standard.

• Review with patient, their medications and health history; may impact surgical clearance from other care providers

○ Coordinate pre-operative appointments with/for the patient Notify any needed representatives of surgery case (e.g., Vendors, First Assists, etc.)

○ Confirm/verify if a special product needs to be ordered for the case Coordinate, schedule, and authorize pre-operative clearance testing and any diagnostic imaging

○ Complete & send all required scheduling documentation to surgical facility (include authorization/pending authorization info)

○ Complete and send History and Physical, surgical order, and any required documentation to physician for review/signature

○ Complete & send surgical facility consent form with patient & physician signature

○ Scan any surgery documents into EMR as applicable (e.g. signed surgery orders, consents, cardiac clearance, authorizations)

• Review with patient any embedded protocols, notifications and/or tasks to be completed

• Confirm surgery scheduled date with the patient, facility and anesthesia

Requests and ensures appropriate authorizations are obtained in a timely/effective manner for all scheduled procedures/surgeries.

For insured patients, determines necessary authorization and precertification for surgery and other necessary surgical services with the proper Procedure (CPT) and Diagnosis codes (ICD-10}

○ Reviews, audits, and adheres to medical policy as outlined by payors to ensure accurate authorization and ensure no delay in reimbursement

○ Serve as a patient advocate and serves as a liaison between the patient, payor, office and facility to answer questions and escalate issues.

○Maintains working knowledge of surgical authorization requirements to prevent delays and denials.

Skills:

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Top Skills Details:

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Additional Skills & Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

2+ years of Surgery Scheduling experience required.

Demonstrate an understanding of medical terminology, procedures, and diagnosis necessary to perform appropriate scheduling.

Knowledge in coding, able to look up codes specific to diagnosis and scheduled procedures.

Experience Level:

Entry Level

send resume' to kvanduren @teksystems.com

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