Orthopedic Surgery Scheduling Coordinator

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons seeks a Surgical Scheduler to coordinate and manage surgical procedure scheduling. You will work with physicians, patients, and facilities to ensure smooth operations, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and maintain up-to-date physician calendars.

Responsibilities include confirming appointments, handling documentation, coding procedures, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and related laws.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and provide surgical information to patients.
• Maintain and update the physician’s schedule to ensure patients are scheduled correctly and appointments are confirmed.
• Handle insurance verification, obtain testing and surgical authorizations, and perform coding for all surgical procedures.
• Ensure all equipment, labs, and medical clearances are ordered, received, reviewed, and communicated to patients with a treatment plan in a timely manner to avoid delays in surgeries.
• Ensure physicians have all required documentation for surgery according to their protocols.
• Manage requests for medical information promptly and efficiently between departments, hospitals, and surgery centers.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure coordinated efforts and high-quality patient services throughout the clinic.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Stay informed about and comply with all state and federal laws, including HIPAA, ADA, OSHA, and FLSA.
• Adapt to changes in a positive and professional manner, and perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Patient privacy

Education

GED

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons seeks a Surgical Scheduler to coordinate and manage surgical procedure scheduling. You will work with physicians, patients, and facilities to ensure smooth operations, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and maintain up-to-date physician calendars.

Responsibilities include confirming appointments, handling documentation, coding procedures, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and related laws.