Scheduler - OCPBC

Tenet Healthcare; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Surgical Coordinator/Scheduler in Boynton Beach, FL to manage pre- and post-operative scheduling for the assigned physician. You will coordinate surgical site and appointment scheduling across physicians and patients, and obtain necessary authorizations and referrals from PCPs, specialists, and insurers.

Strong EMR/EHR experience (NextGen or Athena preferred), proficiency with Word/Outlook, and a proven track record in surgical scheduling are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience in Medical Setting, preferably in Physician Practice.
• At least 2 years of surgical scheduling experience.
• Healthcare background strongly desirable.
• EMR/EHR experience preferred, NextGen or Athena experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Internet.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a complex, matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete patient pre-operative and post-operative surgical scheduling for the assigned physician.
• Coordinate scheduling of surgical sites and appointments for all physicians and patients, and facilitate surgical dates.
• Obtain necessary authorizations and referrals from primary care physicians, specialists, and insurance companies.
• Ensure surgeon preferences are met with available resources and maintain accessibility of information.
• Communicate with patients in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.

Skills

Surgical scheduling

EMR/EHR experience

Word/Outlook proficiency

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1-3 years of Medical Setting experience

2+ years of surgical scheduling experience

Tools

NextGen EMR

Athena EMR

Job description

The Surgical Coordinator/Scheduler is primarily responsible for providing complete patient pre-operative and post-operative surgical scheduling functions for the assigned physician. Coordinates scheduling of the surgical sites and appointments for all physicians while facilitating surgical dates with patients. Assure surgeon preferences with the available resources. Obtains necessary authorizations and referrals from primary care physicians, specialists, and insurance companies. Medical office coordinator and additional duties may be assigned.

• Primarily responsible for providing complete patient pre-operative and post-operative surgical scheduling functions for the assigned physician
• Coordinates scheduling of the surgical sites and appointments for all physicians while facilitating surgical dates with patients
• Obtains necessary authorizations and referrals from primary care physicians, specialists, and insurance companies
• Assure surgeon preferences with the available resources. Obtains necessary authorizations and referrals from primary care physicians, specialists, and insurance companies
• Displays concern and provides assistance or explains procedures as appropriate to callers or in face-to-face situations6. Ensure that all contacts with patients, the public, physicians and other personnel are carried out in a friendly, courteous, helpful and considerate manner

Education / Experience

• Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to perform the job.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Requires 1-3 years of experience in Medical Setting, preferably in Physician Practice
• Requires at least 2 years of surgical scheduling experience
• Healthcare background is strongly desirable
• EMR/EHR experience preferred, NextGen or Athena experience preferred
• Proficiency in a windows environment with a working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and the Internet is required
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a complex, matrix environment

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