ANESTHESIA SCHEDULER

Watson-Clinic; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson-Clinic in Lakeland, FL is seeking an Anesthesia Scheduler / Insurance Verification specialist to support scheduling of anesthesia providers across multiple facilities. The role also ensures fiscal accountability within the anesthesia department.

The position requires strong benefits verification, scheduling and communication skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and payroll maintenance. This is a 100% onsite role in Lakeland, FL.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent (GED and four years of related experience may be equivalent)
• Business Office experience preferred; Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify benefits for all surgical patients that will have anesthesia coverage. Notify appropriate departments of any financial patient responsibilities
• Confirm if authorizations are required and have been obtained for all surgical patients that will have anesthesia coverage. Email appropriate departments to inquire about authorization status
• Complete all anesthesia staffing requirements for the surgical schedules at LRH (Main, GI, EP, Peds, Radiology), LSDC Main and Griffin Road, as well as BRMC
• Finalize various documents required to notify anesthesia staff of their assignments
• Maintain payroll information for the anesthesia department staff
• Other duties as assigned by Coordinator.

Skills

Insurance verification

Scheduling

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

*This position is 100% onsite in Lakeland, FL.

Summary/Objective

The Anesthesia Scheduler / Insurance Verification position is essential to the scheduling of anesthesia providers at multiple facilities. The position also ensures the fiscal accountability of the anesthesia department.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Verify benefits for all surgical patients that will have anesthesia coverage. Notify appropriate departments of any financial patient responsibilities
• Confirm if authorizations are required and have been obtained for all surgical patients that will have anesthesia coverage. Email appropriate departments to inquire about authorization status.
• Complete all anesthesia staffing requirements for the surgical schedules at LRH (Main, GI, EP, Peds, Radiology), LSDC Main and Griffin Road, as well as BRMC.
• Finalize various documents required to notify anesthesia staff of their assignments
• Maintain payroll information for the anesthesia department staff.
• Other duties as assigned by Coordinator.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The Anesthesia Department is a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to multitask and focus on tasks at hand with multiple distractions. Excellent phone etiquette and computer skills are required. Will need the ability to work remotely in a private setting.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

High School graduate or equivalent (GED and four years of related experience may be equivalent)

Preferred Education and Experience

Business Office experience preferred; Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel highly preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Possess advanced telephone skills as primary instrument of communication and knowledge of telephone etiquette. Demonstrates excellent communication skills (written and oral). Possess good organizational skills and be an excellent self-starter.