What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vascular and General Surgery Scheduler position at Tinsley Surgical?
We are looking for an organized, motivated, and detail-oriented Vascular and General Surgery Scheduler & Authorization Specialist to join our growing healthcare team!
This is an important role within our practice, working closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical staff, patients, insurance companies, and surgical facilities to coordinate vascular and general surgical procedures.
The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, enjoys staying organized, and takes pride in providing excellent patient service. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of their responsibilities, think critically, solve problems, and keep things moving in a busy medical environment.
If you have experience in vascular surgery scheduling, insurance authorizations, or surgical coordination and enjoy being an essential part of a team, we would love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
- Coordinate and schedule vascular and general surgical procedures.
- Work directly with physicians and clinical staff to coordinate surgical orders and procedure planning.
- Obtain and track insurance authorizations, referrals, and approvals.
- Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and patient financial responsibilities.
- Coordinate procedures with hospitals, surgery centers, office-based labs (OBLs), and other facilities.
- Review patient records and clinical documentation to ensure all necessary information is available for scheduling and authorization.
- Communicate with patients regarding procedure scheduling, preparation, and financial expectations.
- Maintain accurate surgical schedules, patient records, and documentation.
- Assist with CPT and ICD-10 coding review and insurance-related billing questions.
- Coordinate preoperative requirements and postoperative appointments.
- Follow up with insurance companies and facilities to resolve scheduling or authorization issues.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Provide administrative support as needed to keep daily operations running smoothly.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in vascular surgery scheduling or surgical coordination is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and vascular or general surgical procedures.
- Familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 coding.
- Experience with insurance verification, referrals, and prior authorizations.
- Familiarity with electronic medical record systems.
- Understanding of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance plans.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
- A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a team-oriented mindset.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- A supportive team environment.
- The opportunity to be an important part of a growing surgical practice.
Why Join Us?
We believe every member of our team plays an important role in providing exceptional patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced surgical team, develop your knowledge of vascular surgery, and make a meaningful contribution to the daily success of our practice.
We value dependability, teamwork, initiative, and people who genuinely care about the work they do.
If you are organized, motivated, and ready to become an important part of our team, we encourage you to apply!
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $58,404 - $102,140