MD Scheduler (UTICA, NY, US, 13502)

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

What’s Upstate in Utica, NY is seeking an MD Scheduler to coordinate surgical schedules and communications between providers, patients, and the OR.

This role handles CPT/ICD-10 coding, pre-admission testing, authorizations, and case management, requiring strong organization and clear written/verbal communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with insurance company rules and regulations; Medical Terminology strongly recommended.
• Computer skills.
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and be well organized.

Responsabilités

• Schedule surgeries utilizing CPT/ICD-10 codes.
• Coordinate with other surgeon schedules to have multiple disciplines on the case.
• Schedule Pre Admission Testing (PAT) and post-operative appointments.
• Communicate with patients regarding surgery, testing and appointment details by phone, email or letter.
• Ensure consent forms are completed and sent to Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU).
• Communicate with Operating Room (OR) and Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU).
• Communicate with providers regarding surgeries, labs, patient issues via Epic messages.
• Schedule medical clearances (medical/cardiac, etc.) and schedule additional testing as needed.
• Open case requests for OR.
• Complete insurance authorizations and obtain prior to surgery.
• Manage provider block schedule and release days for OR scheduling.
• Arrange biopsies or pre-surgery testing as needed.
• Communicate with Interventional Radiology regarding needs of patients.
• Provide back-up coverage for front desk duties.

Connaissances

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Epic software

CPT/ICD-10 coding awareness

Description du poste

Job Summary

The MD Scheduler works with providers, patients and operating room resources to schedule surgeries, procedures, pre-admission testing and post-operative appointments. Acts as a liaison between patients, clinical staff and providers.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Schedule surgeries utilizing appropriate CPT codes and ICD-10 codes.
• Coordinate with other surgeon schedules when necessary to have multiple surgical disciplines on the case.
• Schedule Pre Admission Testing (PAT) and post operation appointments.
• Communicate with patients regarding surgery, testing and appointment details via telephone, email or letter as appropriate.
• Ensure consent forms are completed and sent to Ambulatory Surgery Unit ASU for each appropriate surgical area.
• Communicate with Operating Room (OR) and Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU).
• Communicate with providers regarding surgeries, labs, patient issues via Epic messages.
• Schedule medical clearances for surgeries (medical/cardiac etc.) Type letters, fax clinical results, send Epic letters. Schedule additional testing as needed.
• Open case requests for Operating Room.
• Complete insurance authorizations. Contact insurances companies, set up peer to peers, prepare appeals, communicate clinical results, and obtain authorizations prior to surgery.
• Manage provider block schedule. Release days for Operating Room schedule or find additional time in ORs to add to provider schedule.
• Contact representatives for necessary needs for Operating Room cases.
• Arrange biopsies or pre-surgery testing.
• Ensure all pre-surgery authorizations for imaging testing and referrals are complete.
• Provide back-up coverage for front desk duties (patient registration, phone coverage, routing messages to providers/nurses, etc.).
• Communicate with other surgical departments such as Interventional Radiology regarding needs of patients.
• Serve as backup for imaging authorizations and external referrals.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year related experience and or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with insurance company rules and regulations. Medical Terminology strongly recommended
• Computer skills.
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and be well organized.

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 98861
Department INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 1
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $20 - $28 per hour