Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Scheduler, Helena Specialty Center Spine Institute (Full Time)
About the role
Responsible for scheduling procedures and managing ambulatory surgery schedules in collaboration with provider offices. Effectively communicates special needs and considerations for procedures at the time of scheduling. Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with providers offices to coordinate an efficient schedule, which also maximizes the utilization of the facility. Initiates and confirms the completion of prior authorizations and effectively coordinates with patient insurance providers to ensure necessary medical care coverage at the time of service. Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.
Responsibilities
- Communicate special needs and considerations for procedures at the time of scheduling
- Coordinate an efficient schedule that maximizes the utilization of the facility
- Initiate and confirm the completion of prior authorizations
- Coordinate with patient insurance providers to ensure necessary medical care coverage at the time of service
- Deal with pressure to meet deadlines, be accurate, and handle constantly changing situations
- Deal with a variety of people, handle stressful situations, and handle conflict
Requirements
- Experience involving patient and provider interaction preferred
- Scheduling experience and care coordination experience preferred
- Experience across the continuum of care preferred
- Knowledgeable of medical terminology
Qualifications
- Education: Not specified
- Licenses/Registrations: Not specified
- Experience: Not specified
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Coordination and scheduling abilities
- Ability to manage stress and handle conflict
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Pay
Starting Wage: $19.90/hourly
Schedule
Not specified