Surgery Scheduler Coordinator

Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs). Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday Shift Start Time 8:00 AM Shift End Time 4:00 AM Worker Sub-Type Regular Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s. Job Description Coordinates the administrative duties relevant to surgical operations, including surgery scheduling, keeping patient records, entering post-surgical data, and scheduling surgical equipment. It may also include other administrative duties as needed. Coordinates complex appointment scheduling of various pediatric specialties, linking consults and ancillary services required for assigned specialty services within the department. Experience One to three years of experience in surgery scheduling or complex scheduling in a healthcare setting Experience using computerized surgery scheduling systems Preferred Qualifications Two years of experience in provider scheduling in a multi-specialty setting Experience in Epic Cadence or comparable EMR Education High school diploma or equivalent Certification Summary No professional certifications required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Able to handle stressful work situations and conflicts with professionalism Interviewing and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team Consistent high-quality performance related to scheduling and call handling (both internal and external customers) Excellent customer service skills Critical thinking skills Job Responsibilities Schedules patient appointments when needed, including referral from faxes, phones, or other instructions related to surgery, ensuring OR block time is efficiently utilized. Coordinates combined surgical cases with other physician practices across the organization. Schedules surgical cases for specialized diagnosis. Schedules physicians for surgery at outside facilities. Coordinates all aspects of scheduling, including procedure, equipment, and use of other resources. Manages department and provider surgical case calendars. Interviews patients and families to obtain complete and accurate demographic and financial information. Ensures that all necessary questionnaires and forms are completed at the time of scheduling, prior to patient surgical procedure. Enters data into system for registration, billing, patient tracking, charge capture, and reconciliation. Completes case order requests - adds CPT codes or requests resources or additional equipment (e.g., laser, implants, etc.). Confirms insurance coverage and obtains authorizations for surgical procedures. Acts as lead for surgical cases. Works with teammates who assist with obtaining authorization. Interact with departments across the hospital to ensure insurance authorization is in place. May initiate appeals to insurance payor for denied surgical cases. Participates in agent phone system. Logs on and off appropriately to ensure calls are routed properly. Handles all surgery scheduling calls. Assists with nurse/doctor calls. Provides messages to mid-levels for patient follow up. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law. Primary Location Address 1575 Northeast Expy NE Job Family Administrative Support Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Have questions about the recruitment process? Check out What to Expect. https://careers.choa.org/lp/What to Expect/2895392d3ba166e6/?locale=en_US