Procedure Scheduler - Tower at Parkwest
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance · Knoxville, TN · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
General Summary
A nonexempt position responsible for scheduling procedures directly with patients and discussing any questions the patient may have.
Responsibilities
- Schedule, reschedule, and cancel all procedures.
- Contact the facility to confirm available time for procedures.
- Educate patients on all aspects of the scheduled procedure.
- Schedule all pre‑op clearance appointments with the patient’s primary care provider or specialist.
- Coordinate all paperwork needed by the facility, including complete order sets, H&Ps, and imaging.
- Coordinate the surgical representative through HIPAA‑compliant channels.
- Work with physicians to keep pre‑operative and surgical protocols updated.
- Schedule all initial follow‑up appointments after the procedure.
- Complete informed consents.
- Call in prescriptions according to the physician’s protocol for the procedure.
- Scan and sort all documentation related to the completion of duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma.
- Experience: Minimum two years of customer service experience, with at least six months in a health‑care setting.
- Preferred: Procedure scheduling experience.