Surgery Scheduler - Parkwest Surgery Center
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance · Knoxville, TN · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and scheduling surgeries, ensuring a professional and courteous environment for patients and staff.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and schedule surgeries, follow-up appointments as designated by physicians
- Interact with patients' physicians and other staff both with the Surgery Center and at outside facilities providing accurate timely and responsive information
- Coordinate processes and route all paperwork as required to meet physician and facility requirements
- Ensure efficient telephone communication
- Follow all written protocols and procedures of the Surgery Center
- Demonstrate courtesy and helpfulness toward patients and their families
- Schedule mutually acceptable appointment times for patients and physicians using computerized scheduling system
Schedule
Monday – Friday 9:30a – 6p
Qualifications & Experience
- Prior Surgical Scheduling experience is preferred
- HST experience is a plus
- Understanding medical terminology
- ICD-9/CPT coding familiarity
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with computers