Surgery Scheduler- Interventional Pulmonology/GI, Highlands Ranch

Job Summary

The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for providing outstanding customer service to both the assigned physician and patients. The individual in this position will perform a broad spectrum of duties related to the effective and efficient scheduling of patients for outpatient visits and procedure.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule patient visits, including completing data entry in Epic and preparing all necessary documentation within medical record for the physician to review.
• Determine if there will be any insurance pre-authorization needed, and mail information packets to patients as necessary.
• Obtain referrals and authorizations as necessary for all clinic patient encounters, procedures and surgeries.
• Preauthorize procedures and surgeries.
• Triage new patient referrals (fax and phone); email out new patient information.
• Work Location: Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Highlands Ranch, CO.

Why Join Us

Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include but are not limited to; Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more!

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED 1- 2 years of patient registration and insurance processes
• A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
• Preferred Qualifications: College graduate3+ years of patient/client-facing experienceMedical office experienceEPIC experienceMS Office experienceBilingual, Spanish-speakingUnderstanding of HIPAA practices and patient confidentiality

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
• We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
• Must be able to work in-person
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and personal skills; must have strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude with clients, employees, and management
• Ability to work quickly – individually and as part of a team
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, documents, and regulations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Understanding of HIPAA practices and patient confidentiality