Day-Shift Surgery Scheduler: Lead Scheduling & Care

Marinhealth; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

MarinHealth in Greenbrae, CA, seeks a Surgery Scheduler to maintain physician clinics and surgery schedules, provide direct support to physicians, and manage communications with staff, patients, physicians and outside facilities. The role includes scheduling surgeries and colonoscopies, keeping physician calendars current, and coordinating with the Practice Leader to resolve scheduling issues in a busy network.

This position may involve multiple MarinHealth locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of related medical office experience.
• Prior referral and authorization experience.
• Experience with and proficiency in use of electronic medical record systems. Allscripts a plus.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes, especially related to general surgery a plus.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling appointments for new and returning patients.
• Scheduling surgeries, procedures and colonoscopies.
• Maintaining physician schedules to assure efficient workflow.
• Interfacing with Practice Leader regarding scheduling issues.
• Providing administrative assistance to physicians.
• Obtaining necessary authorizations for surgeries, procedures and colonoscopies.
• Submitting clinical information to outside sources as requested by doctors.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Allscripts EMR

Job description

MarinHealth in Greenbrae, CA, seeks a Surgery Scheduler to maintain physician clinics and surgery schedules, provide direct support to physicians, and manage communications with staff, patients, physicians and outside facilities. The role includes scheduling surgeries and colonoscopies, keeping physician calendars current, and coordinating with the Practice Leader to resolve scheduling issues in a busy network.

This position may involve multiple MarinHealth locations.