What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler & Pre-Auths position at Next Generation Orthopedic and Spine Institute?
Benefits:
Next Generation Orthopedic and Spine Institute in Spring, TX is looking for a detail-oriented Surgery Scheduler & Pre-Authorization Specialist to join our dynamic team. This is a critical role that keeps our surgical operations running smoothly while ensuring patients receive timely, seamless care. If you thrive in a fast-paced medical environment and love making a real difference in patients' lives, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
Next Generation Orthopedic and Spine Institute is a leading specialty practice in Spring, TX dedicated to delivering cutting-edge orthopedic and spine care to our community. Our patients trust us for our expertise, compassionate approach, and commitment to getting them back to living their best lives. We foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where every team member plays a vital role in transforming patient outcomes.
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
Next Generation Orthopedic and Spine Institute in Spring, TX is looking for a detail-oriented Surgery Scheduler & Pre-Authorization Specialist to join our dynamic team. This is a critical role that keeps our surgical operations running smoothly while ensuring patients receive timely, seamless care. If you thrive in a fast-paced medical environment and love making a real difference in patients' lives, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and schedule surgical procedures with hospitals, surgical centers, and surgical teams
- Obtain prior authorizations and pre-certifications from insurance carriers for surgical procedures
- Verify patient insurance benefits and eligibility prior to scheduled procedures
- Communicate surgery details, pre-op instructions, and scheduling updates to patients and clinical staff
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date surgical scheduling records in the EMR system
- Follow up on pending authorizations and appeals to minimize delays in patient care
- Collaborate with surgeons, medical assistants, and billing teams to ensure proper documentation and coding
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in surgical scheduling and/or insurance prior authorizations
- Strong knowledge of orthopedic and/or spine surgical procedures and terminology preferred
- Experience working with major insurance carriers and authorization portals
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems and medical scheduling software
- Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient and provider interactions
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical environment
Next Generation Orthopedic and Spine Institute is a leading specialty practice in Spring, TX dedicated to delivering cutting-edge orthopedic and spine care to our community. Our patients trust us for our expertise, compassionate approach, and commitment to getting them back to living their best lives. We foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where every team member plays a vital role in transforming patient outcomes.
Salary : $18 - $25