Surgery Scheduler for Vascular Surgery Practice

Job Overview
Join our dynamic vascular surgery practice as a Surgery Scheduler, where your organizational skills and attention to detail will play a vital role in coordinating patient care and surgical procedures. In this energetic role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for scheduling surgeries, managing patient appointments, and ensuring seamless communication between patients, physicians, and clinical staff. Your proactive approach will help optimize clinic operations, enhance patient experience, and support the delivery of exceptional vascular care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a specialized medical team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through efficient scheduling and administrative excellence.

Duties

• Coordinate and schedule surgical procedures for vascular patients, ensuring all necessary documentation and pre-operative instructions are completed accurately.
• Verify insurance coverage, perform insurance authorizations, and handle insurance verification processes.
• Review patient medical records, including documentation review of health histories, prior treatments, and relevant diagnostic codes such as CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), and ICD-10 codes.
• Manage electronic health record (EHR) systems to document scheduling details, update patient information, and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
• Communicate effectively with patients via phone or in person to confirm appointments, provide instructions, and address scheduling inquiries with excellent phone etiquette.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to coordinate care plans and ensure all procedural requirements are met prior to surgery.
• Maintain accurate filing of medical records, manage multi-line phone systems, and perform clerical tasks such as data entry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in medical scheduling within a clinical or hospital environment; clinic or dental office experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, CPT coding, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), and familiarity with health information management systems.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like eClinicalWorks or similar platforms is preferred.
• Ability to verify insurance benefits accurately and handle insurance authorization processes efficiently.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail in managing multiple schedules simultaneously.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus to effectively communicate with diverse patient populations.
• Prior experience in medical billing, documentation review, or care plan coordination is advantageous.
• Strong customer service skills combined with professional phone etiquette and the ability to handle sensitive information in compliance with HIPAA standards. This vibrant role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to support a specialized vascular surgery team by ensuring smooth operational workflows while delivering outstanding patient service. Join us in making a meaningful difference through efficient scheduling and compassionate care!

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25