Ortho Oncology Surgery Scheduler

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas is seeking an OR Scheduling Coord Clinics - Orthopedic Oncology to schedule patient surgeries at various facilities. You will obtain surgical orders from providers, complete paperwork, coordinate with hospitals and physicians, and inform patients of surgery dates and times.

You will advise patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, confirm health information such as allergies and current medications, and ensure insurance data is loaded and attached to

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent.
• Experience: 2 Years of Experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise the patient on pre- and post-operative instructions, like food, fluid, and medication intake and restrictions before surgery. Confirm important health information, such as allergies and current medications, before giving instructions.
• Schedules and obtains pre-op evaluations and surgical clearance documentation from requested physicians or surgeons prior to surgery date, per protocol.
• Enter surgery appointments under the patient's appointment desktop. Ensure all insurance information is loaded accurately, attached to the visit, and verified. Attach authorization information to the appointment.
• Document phone calls to patients about surgery scheduling. Scan all scheduling documentation through media manager. Schedule important appointments with attached authorizations.
• Performs precertification and verification of surgical benefits with insurance companies.
• Maintains and monitors surgical block time to keep utilization high. Advises surgeons of unused time and releases it to prevent loss. Adjusts schedules to use time from cancellations and accommodate emergency procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Data entry

Confidentiality

Precision

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Computer

Scanner

Fax

Copier

Telephone

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas is seeking an OR Scheduling Coord Clinics - Orthopedic Oncology to schedule patient surgeries at various facilities. You will obtain surgical orders from providers, complete paperwork, coordinate with hospitals and physicians, and inform patients of surgery dates and times.

You will advise patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, confirm health information such as allergies and current medications, and ensure insurance data is loaded and attached to