Surgery Scheduler- Orthopedics, Longmont and Boulder

About the role

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.

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 with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure the availability of facilities and staff.
• Communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure the availability of facilities and staff.
• Communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure the availability of facilities and staff.
• Communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure the availability of facilities and staff.
• Communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure the availability of facilities and staff.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of patient registration and insurance processes.

Qualifications

• College graduate.
• 3+ years of patient/client-facing experience.
• Medical office experience.
• EPIC experience.
• MS Office experience.
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking.

Skills

• Strong organizational and personal skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Positive attitude with clients, employees, and management.
• Quick work ethic.
• Read, analyze, and interpret policies, documents, and regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Understand, apply, and benefit from technology.

Benefits

• Multiple plan options for medical and dental.
• Disability, life, vision insurance.
• Retirement 401(a) Plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off.
• Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position has been established as $43,700 to $51,042. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Schedule

This role is expected to work onsite and is located in Longmont and Boulder, CO.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to work in-person.
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process.

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.