What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler Full Time position at Hughston Clinic?
POSITION GOAL
Schedules diagnostic tests/surgeries in a timely manner, calls for referrals, and ensures that patients have the necessary information and orders prior to scheduled test.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Schedule diagnostic tests and surgeries as needed.
- Process outgoing referrals.
- Ensure patients have the necessary test/surgery appointment information to include location, date, and time.
- Schedule follow up appointments.
- Collaborate with the necessary departments when an urgent request arises, to include assisting with pre-certification (when needed)
- Route charts and films for tests and surgeries per the physicians protocol
- Obtain authorizations for surgeries and in-office procedures.
- Coordinate and schedule incoming referrals per physicians appointment protocol.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
Required:
- One (1) year of experience in medical office setting.
Preferred:
Familiarity with surgical scheduling, insurance authorizations, and EMR systems.
Education:
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Special Qualifications:
Required:
- Valid Drivers License and satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR) may be required.
- Annual MVR may be required per policy and procedure; background reports may be ran as needed throughout the course of employment.
- Must be able to work independently and have working knowledge of HIPAA.
The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.