Administrative Assistant II

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 41,600 - 52,478; Full time

Job summary

A medical university in Syracuse is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to oversee all surgical scheduling activities and support the administrative team. The role includes coordinating surgeon schedules, obtaining insurance authorizations, and acting as a liaison between the OR Business office and department staff. Candidates should have an associate's degree and two years of related experience. The position offers a structured work week from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a salary range of $41,600-$52,478.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Knowledge of the insurance authorization process.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surgical scheduling activities for the department.
• Act as a liaison between the OR Business office and department staff.
• Monitor iQue system for OR block time.

Education

Associates degree in a health care related field

Two years of related experience

Job description

Job Summary

Oversee all surgical scheduling activities for the department and provides back up support and coverage to the Administrative Specialist and Business Manager. Functions as department liaison to communicate updates from the OR Business office to department staff pertaining to surgery scheduling. Attend meetings along with business manager conducted by OR Business Office where surgical scheduling and related policies will be discussed. Monitor iQue system for open and released OR block time daily. Notify all staff, surgeons, and managers when time will need to be released per OR guidelines. Will check the Surgery Scheduling Snapboard and Depot in Epic for the department before releasing time. Acts as a training consultant to staff for ongoing support for surgery scheduling activities. Responsible for coordinating multiple schedules for the surgeons which include clinic appointments, surgery schedule, administrative and academic schedules. Assists in obtaining all pre-surgical appointments, test results and medical clearances. Obtains insurance authorizations. Handles a variety of administrative and clinic matters involving contact with various staff, patients, medical staff, government agencies, insurance carriers and the public. Has knowledge of the insurance authorization process. Performs medical receptionist duties such as answering phones, handling correspondence, and completing forms as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• An associates degree and two years of related experiance or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in a health care related field.

Work Days

Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 4:30 PM

Message To Applicants

Salary Range: $41,600-$52,478

Recruitment Office: Human Resources