Scheduler Full Time

United Surgical Partners International, Inc

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 78,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Scheduler for their Surgery Center in Houston. This position involves scheduling surgical procedures, maintaining coordination among various departments, and ensuring proper documentation. Candidates should have experience in medical scheduling, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

Must have at least two years direct experience as a Scheduler in the medical field.
Experience scheduling surgeries preferred.
Outgoing and able to interact effectively with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

Plans and schedules surgical appointments.
Maintains master schedule coordination between doctors and clinics.
Gathers patient information and ensures insurance pre-certifications.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Critical Thinking

Proactive

Positive Attitude

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

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Memorial Hermann Surgery Center, 77008

Memorial Hermann Surgery Center, 77008

United Surgical Partners International is a company that specializes in the development and operation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities in the U.S. We provide first-class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number one assets. Under the general supervision of the Director of Finance, the Scheduling Coordinator for the Operating Room is responsible for the scheduling of surgical procedures and general clerical work within the Department. This is a high profile position that is key to the success of the surgery center. Candidate will enjoy positive interaction with both, physician offices and the clinical staff. Cross training for other Business Office positions a possibility.

Job Summary: Plans and schedules for surgical and related appointments for doctors. Manages certain functions related to Credentialing of professional staff members for the facility by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and

Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Scheduling
Maintains master schedule to ensure coordination between doctors, anesthesia, lab and insurance carriers.
Schedule surgeries, coordinates schedule between Surgery Center and doctor's offices.
Gathers all detailed information for the patient's chart, such as type of procedure, supplies, special equipment required, insurance information, etc. Enters all patient information in computer system.
Schedules all surgical anesthesia services required according to doctor preference and availability.
Assures that pre-certification/referrals are in order for Insurance Coordinator.
Completes billing packets for CSO on a daily basis.
Confers with OR Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse and /or Administrator to determine status of scheduled surgeries. Alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
Works closely with the Administrator and CSO Credentialing person when maintaining approved privileges for each physician or as documents are updated, etc.
Provides relief for the front business office, Receptionist and all other business functions, as needed.
Crossed trained to fill in and effectively perform all other job descriptions
Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patient/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
Initiates safe practices and is knowledgeable about current center policies and procedures. Specific procedures and practices related to pain management, abuse and neglect, sentinel events and response, variance reporting, response to sentinel event alerts, participation in root cause analysis and other key policies and procedures is required.
Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance participate in emergency preparedness drills.
Follows all equipment safety guidelines and is personally responsible for knowledgeable use and care for all business equipment.

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Required Experience:

Qualifications:

High School education and/or equivalent
Must have at least two years direct experience as a Scheduler in the medical field, with experience scheduling surgeries preferred
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
Must be outgoing, positive, proactive and a critical thinker
Within the first 90 days of employment and annual thereafter, must complete EDGE training and be able to recite program objectives, key requirement, process steps and goals as outline below.

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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