Scheduler for Mount Pleasant Outpatient Surgical Center

South Carolina Region; Mount Pleasant (SC, TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Surgery Coordinator to manage the surgical process at their outpatient center. This role involves ensuring seamless scheduling, verifying insurance, and educating patients about their surgeries. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while providing remarkable care to the community. With a focus on compliance and collaboration, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while fostering your professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a physician’s office, preferably with surgery scheduling.
• Strong understanding of insurance verification and compliance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the surgery process, including scheduling and insurance verification.
• Educate patients about their planned surgeries and coordinate post-surgery care.

Skills

Surgery Scheduling

Insurance Verification

Patient Education

HIPAA Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Scheduler for Mount Pleasant Outpatient Surgical Center

1439 Stuart Engals Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA Req #1028

Monday, April 28, 2025

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At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Job Title: Surgery Coordinator for Mount Pleasant Outpatient Surgical Center

General Summary:
Responsible for managing all aspects of the surgery process, including insurance verification, obtaining pre-operative certifications and authorizations, completing necessary hospital forms, scheduling pre-operative labs and tests, and coordinating post-surgery care.

• Support the mission and objectives of Mount Pleasant Outpatient Surgical Center.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Understand compliance responsibilities; adhere to federal and state laws, regulations, and organizational policies, and report any compliance issues promptly.
• Triage surgical candidates as needed by physicians.
• Collaborate with hospital personnel to collect information necessary for surgery scheduling.
• Educate patients about their planned surgeries.
• Verify insurance information in the electronic system.
• Obtain insurance authorizations as required by individual insurance plans before surgery.
• Work with surgeons to obtain medical clearances and preoperative testing in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Confirm and reschedule return appointments as necessary.
• Provide support to administrative or clinical staff as needed.
• Notify the manager of any issues related to patient accounts and insurance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:
High school diploma or GED required.

Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a physician’s office, with previous surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred.

Novant Health is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all human resource practices in compliance with federal, state and local civil rights and employment legislation. Accordingly, Novant Health considers all applicants for employment equally, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and provides them with an opportunity to progress in the organization consistent with their skills and interests.

• 1439 Stuart Engals Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA