Breast & Gyne Surgery Scheduler — Coordinated Care

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision and life insurace

401K

Caring work environment

Job summary

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers seeks a Surgery Scheduling Coordinator to manage multidisciplinary breast/gynecology surgery scheduling, obtain prior authorizations, and coordinate with physicians and staff. The role requires accuracy in chart documentation and timely communication of schedule changes.

Responsibilities include scheduling, authorizations, and liaison with facilities, with travel between offices as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in surgery scheduling and obtaining prior insurance authorization.
• Experience working with Gynecology/Breast Surgeons preferred but not required.
• Excellent telephone and written communication, tact, and patience with callers.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates surgical procedures in-house and at out-patient facilities.
• Obtains authorization for procedures or surgeries both in-house and out-patient facilities.
• Informs appropriate staff when surgery is authorized and scheduled.
• Documents all appropriate information in the patient chart via computer once surgery scheduling is complete.
• Communicates promptly with physicians regarding changes to surgery schedule or unauthorized procedures.
• Communicates promptly with supervisor regarding periodic work flow overload.
• Maintains a professional, team oriented, positive attitude daily.
• Must be willing to travel between offices.
• Must be able to type and work on a computer.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor, administrator, or physicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Documentation

Confidentiality

Process improvement

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Tools

Computer

Office equipment

Job description

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers seeks a Surgery Scheduling Coordinator to manage multidisciplinary breast/gynecology surgery scheduling, obtain prior authorizations, and coordinate with physicians and staff. The role requires accuracy in chart documentation and timely communication of schedule changes.

Responsibilities include scheduling, authorizations, and liaison with facilities, with travel between offices as needed.