Patient Surgery Scheduling Coordinator- Orthopaedic Surgery- Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health seeks a Patient Surgery Scheduling Coordinator to coordinate and schedule surgeries and follow-up appointments for multiple physicians across VCUHS ACC, Main OR, Stony Point, and Southside Regional. The role includes preauthorization and precertification for all surgeries at all locations.

The incumbent responds to inquiries from patients, insurers, and PCPs by phone or written correspondence with excellent customer service and works with billing to

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a medical office/acute care setting to include the use of medical terminology, customer service and appointment scheduling.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience with third party medical insurance, HMO and managed care.
• Four (4) years previous experience in surgery scheduling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains master schedules for each physician by scheduling surgery cases and managing departmental block time.
• Responds to inquiries from patients, insurance carriers and PCPs by phone and written correspondence with quality customer service.
• Collaborates with department billing staff to investigate denials and, with provider input, resubmits appeals as necessary.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Appointment scheduling

Insurance processing

CPT/ICD-9 coding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Business Management

Tools

GE/IDX

Cerner

Job description

The Patient Surgery Scheduling Coordinator coordinates and schedule appointments for surgeries and follow-up appointments for multiple physicians at multiple sites (VCUHS ACC, Main OR, Stony Point and Southside Regional). This job is responsible for preauthorization/precertification of all surgeries for assigned physicians at all patient locations. The Patient Surgery Scheduling Coordinator responds to all inquiries from patients, insurance carriers and PCP's by telephone and/ or written correspondence using quality customer service. This role works with department billing staff to investigate all denials, and with assistance from providers, resubmits appeals as necessary. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of two (2) years experience in a medical office/acute care setting to include the use of medical terminology, customer service and appointment scheduling Minimum of three (3) years experience with third party medical insurance, HMO and managed care Experience PREFERRED: Four (4) years previous experience insurgery scheduling Previous experience with CPT and ICD-9 coding for medical claims processing Work experience using GE/IDX, Cerner Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent Education/training PREFERRED: Associate Degree in Business Management or closely related field from an accredited program Independent action(s) required: Maintains master schedules for each physician by scheduling surgery cases and managing departmental block time. Able to use judgment and critical thinking skills to ensure minimal disruption and optimal use of block time. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: N/A Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged sitting Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change Compensation Range: $17.50 - $26.39 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications. Days EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran Who We Are Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That's never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That's. Exactly. Right. We'll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it's an approach that works - whether it's a patient who undergoes a new, life‑saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health.

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