Plastic Surgery Scheduler - Part-Time, Flexible Hours

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

UPMC Passavant Hospital is seeking a part-time Surgery Scheduler for the Plastic Surgery Department. Hours are Monday–Friday with flexible hours. Responsibilities include coordinating admissions, pre-authorizations, patient follow-ups, and education in EPIC and related systems.

A medical assisting background and strong organizational skills are required. Join UPMC to play a key role in scheduling, billing coordination, and patient throughput while maintaining confidentiality and providing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a medical assisting program or 2-4 years experience in a medical field.
• Proficiency in medical terminology preferred.
• General knowledge of computer software and practice management databases is essential.
• Knowledge of the Epic practice management programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with department to troubleshoot procedural and operations issues.
• Coordinate and monitor patient follow-up through the Refract Tracker and EPIC.
• Prepare and forward all necessary admission reservations/requisitions, including demographics and insurance information to hospitals.
• Coordinate cases and communicates with hospital personnel to obtain approval for hospital admissions.
• Discuss and coordinate financial arrangements prior to surgery including the collection of pre-payments.
• Ensure that informed consents are signed.
• Provide patients with pre and postoperative instruction according to service specific guidelines.
• Coordinate patient education seminars and schedules physicians accordingly.
• Collect data for research study.
• Schedule pre-screening exams, diagnostic testing, post-operative appointments and surgical cases for all patients.
• Ensure all billing and insurance information is current and accurate.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Act as liaison between patient and referring physicians.
• Obtain pre-certification and/or referral prior to the date of the procedure.
• Coordinate and track internal and external marketing efforts.
• Attend and schedule department meetings.
• Answer and respond to all incoming telephone inquiries regarding surgery and provides educational material, both verbally and through printed materials.

Skills

Strong organization

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Tact and diplomacy

Compassionate with patients

Decision making

Prioritize work demands

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting program

2-4 years experience in a medical field

Tools

Epic practice management

Practice management software

General computer software knowledge

Job description

UPMC Passavant Hospital is seeking a part-time Surgery Scheduler for the Plastic Surgery Department. Hours are Monday–Friday with flexible hours. Responsibilities include coordinating admissions, pre-authorizations, patient follow-ups, and education in EPIC and related systems.

A medical assisting background and strong organizational skills are required. Join UPMC to play a key role in scheduling, billing coordination, and patient throughput while maintaining confidentiality and providing