Surgery Scheduler

Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedules patient procedures to ensure efficient and accurate processing of information.
• Covers scheduling for anesthesia groups to confirm coverage.
• Coordinates post-surgical appointments with doctors and performs necessary tests.
• Informs patients and relevant third parties about pre-and post-surgery instructions.
• Takes reservations for surgeries and schedules dates based on surgeon and patient availability.
• Creates a daily surgery schedule and surgical log for all departments.
• Provides information and updates regarding patients' surgery schedules.
• Verifies insurance and authorizations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of surgery or procedure scheduling experience.
• Experience with insurance and authorization verification.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Above average multitasking skills.
• Keen eye and attention to details.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Good working ethics and ability to treat documents with confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take initiatives when needed.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must demonstrate excellent phone etiquette and exceptional customer service skills.