What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler position at SLOCUM ORTHOPEDICS, P?
- Manage Slocum surgery block/open time for Sacred Heart, McKenzie Willamette, McKenzie Surgery Center, Slocum ASC, and Day Surgery at Riverbend.
- Ability to manage multiple telephone lines in a call center setting scheduling new surgery appointments.
- Maintain Knowledge of how to understand and fill Slocum surgery block/open time for Sacred Heart, McKenzie Willamette, McKenzie Surgery Center, Slocum ASC, and Day Surgery at Riverbend.
- Enter all information into the computer while on the telephone or face to face with a patient
- Run reports to create Excel spreadsheets and communicate with component reps about upcoming surgeries
- Communicate effectively and clearly with patients and co-workers
- Tasks PA for surgery authorization
- Schedule pre-op visits
- Schedule anesthesia visits as indicated by facility
- Schedule Total Joint class for Lower extremity Total Joint patients
- Send PCP/Sub-specialty medical clearance requests as indicated by surgeon.
- Maintain cheat sheets for providers in your assigned area.
- Monitor and respond to Hospital Data Exchange emails
- Notify Scheduling Leads and Physician Assistant Supervisor when providers are scheduling surgery off template
- Release unused Slocum block time within the facility guidelines
- Provide additional patient education regarding surgery and diagnostic procedures
- Meet monthly with the Surgery Scheduling Team.
- Use Surgery checklist for every patient scheduled
- Complete Surgery checklist in its entirety within 24 hours of scheduling the surgery
- Other duties as assigned