What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler position at APR Consulting?
APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify a Surgery Scheduler
Location: Torrance, CA 90505
Position: Surgery Scheduler
Pay Rate: $25.80/hr
Duration: 13 weeks
Expected Shift: 40 hrs/week
8am to 5pm
JOB SUMMARY
Required:
* HSD/GED
* Flu vaccinated (no exemptions/no declinations)
* 2 years of experience with surgery/procedure scheduling
Preferred:
* Previous experience as PSR or MA
* Previous surgery center experience
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Handles all scheduling for patients, including pre-op and post-op appointments, verifying insurance, obtaining surgery authorizations, and health clearances for the patient. Ensures all pre-op studies are scheduled and completed, and that clinical staff and OR times are scheduled for the procedure.
• Reviews with the patient the risks and benefits of surgery/procedure per the Doctor’s orders, and will enlist the patient in the appropriate education classes prior to the surgery as directed by the Physician
• Serves as a primary point of contact for the patient, and will act as a liaison with the physician, patient, and other departments, both internal and external; Serves as a resource and support to the patients before, during, and after surgery.
• Ensures that all arrangements have been made for each surgical procedure including obtaining necessary special equipment requested by physician for specific procedures.
• Serves as a resource (pre, post and during surgery) and supports the patients by responding to patient inquiries, and complaints, if needed, provides service recovery and/or escalate issues to the supervisor when necessary.
• Provides direct concierge coordination between office and patient designee.
• Manages physician referral work queues by completing referrals.
• Handles physician correspondence, forms and request for authorizations, and the physician’s calendar and other transcription needs as required.
• Prepares charts and reviews/performs/updates demographics and insurance information.
• Works with the billing team to provide information for requested audits and ensures that the appropriate surgical reports and charges are sent to the billing department.
• Collaborates with workers comp adjusters and case managers on workers comp requests for authorizations and will follow up to ensure completion of authorization and documentation.
• Provides clinical or administrative support based on operational needs.
Our client is the one of the largest Healthcare Staffing Provider in the United States, to be assigned at one of their affiliated hospitals/healthcare facilities.
This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
Location: Torrance, CA 90505
Position: Surgery Scheduler
Pay Rate: $25.80/hr
Duration: 13 weeks
Expected Shift: 40 hrs/week
8am to 5pm
JOB SUMMARY
Required:
* HSD/GED
* Flu vaccinated (no exemptions/no declinations)
* 2 years of experience with surgery/procedure scheduling
Preferred:
* Previous experience as PSR or MA
* Previous surgery center experience
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Handles all scheduling for patients, including pre-op and post-op appointments, verifying insurance, obtaining surgery authorizations, and health clearances for the patient. Ensures all pre-op studies are scheduled and completed, and that clinical staff and OR times are scheduled for the procedure.
• Reviews with the patient the risks and benefits of surgery/procedure per the Doctor’s orders, and will enlist the patient in the appropriate education classes prior to the surgery as directed by the Physician
• Serves as a primary point of contact for the patient, and will act as a liaison with the physician, patient, and other departments, both internal and external; Serves as a resource and support to the patients before, during, and after surgery.
• Ensures that all arrangements have been made for each surgical procedure including obtaining necessary special equipment requested by physician for specific procedures.
• Serves as a resource (pre, post and during surgery) and supports the patients by responding to patient inquiries, and complaints, if needed, provides service recovery and/or escalate issues to the supervisor when necessary.
• Provides direct concierge coordination between office and patient designee.
• Manages physician referral work queues by completing referrals.
• Handles physician correspondence, forms and request for authorizations, and the physician’s calendar and other transcription needs as required.
• Prepares charts and reviews/performs/updates demographics and insurance information.
• Works with the billing team to provide information for requested audits and ensures that the appropriate surgical reports and charges are sent to the billing department.
• Collaborates with workers comp adjusters and case managers on workers comp requests for authorizations and will follow up to ensure completion of authorization and documentation.
• Provides clinical or administrative support based on operational needs.
Our client is the one of the largest Healthcare Staffing Provider in the United States, to be assigned at one of their affiliated hospitals/healthcare facilities.
This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
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