Cardiology Surgical Scheduler — Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

Trinity Health Of New England; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group in Waterbury is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to join the Cardiology team on West Main Street. The role schedules procedures, coordinates pre- and postoperative visits, and aligns the surgeons' OR calendar with the ambulatory schedule to avoid overlaps.

You will gather patient data, obtain pre-authorization, and manage communications between physicians, Hospital and Saint Francis, ensuring timely follow-ups and accurate EPIC records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years Healthcare office experience. Medical terminology preferred.
• Prior surgical scheduling experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains proper provider schedules and coordinates surgeries in an efficient manner.
• Accountable for obtaining pre-surgical testing, arrangements and reporting to pre-admission testing.
• Schedules procedures in relation to diagnosis and urgency of the surgery.
• Completes pre-authorizations and prior approvals from third party payers for radiology and surgical procedures.
• Captures patient information in EPIC with demographics, diagnosis, procedure, insurance and physician.
• Coordinates information exchange between physicians in-group, outside groups and Saint Francis.
• Coordinates with Hospital and Medical Center as it pertains to surgical cases.
• Reviews discharge instructions with patients and schedules proper follow-up appointments.

Skills

Medical terminology

Surgical scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group in Waterbury is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to join the Cardiology team on West Main Street. The role schedules procedures, coordinates pre- and postoperative visits, and aligns the surgeons' OR calendar with the ambulatory schedule to avoid overlaps.

You will gather patient data, obtain pre-authorization, and manage communications between physicians, Hospital and Saint Francis, ensuring timely follow-ups and accurate EPIC records.