2nd-Shift Surgical Procedure Scheduler

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Procedure Scheduler to manage surgical and specialty procedure scheduling. You will coordinate with physicians, assistants, and staff to ensure smooth scheduling and necessary pre-authorisations.

Responsibilities include scheduling, obtaining approvals, preparing orders, confirmations, and coordinating pre- and post-procedure activities. Strong communication and multi-tasking abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Three or more years experience in medical office setting.
• Strong computer skills including Excel and Word.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Three or more years’ experience in a surgical office or as a surgical scheduler.
• Prior pre-authorization experience.
• Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus.
• Insurance pre-certification experience.
• Knowledge of CPT codes and ICD codes and their use.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient procedures in accordance with the operating physician’s, surgical assistants, and/or other specialists’ schedules.
• Obtains necessary pre-authorisations for all procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of procedure orders.
• Ensures that all patient consents are available in the chart prior to the day of the procedure.
• Reviews pre procedure checklist to verify all required tests are completed prior to the procedure.
• Maintains knowledge of the various procedures performed and associated medical coding to schedule with equipment and supplies.
• Coordinates all procedure-related appointments for the patient (pre-op teaching, post-op, tests, etc.).
• Assists with pre-procedure instructions (arrival time, food/drink).
• Communicates changes or cancellations in scheduled procedures to patients and providers; reschedules as needed.
• Assists with coordination of physicians’ procedures, office, and meeting schedules as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Strong communication skills

Bi-lingual Spanish

Multi-tasking and prioritization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Penn Medicine in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Procedure Scheduler to manage surgical and specialty procedure scheduling. You will coordinate with physicians, assistants, and staff to ensure smooth scheduling and necessary pre-authorisations.

Responsibilities include scheduling, obtaining approvals, preparing orders, confirmations, and coordinating pre- and post-procedure activities. Strong communication and multi-tasking abilities are essential.