Scheduler - Surgery RN (31948)

The Specialty Alliance; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Alliance in Louisiana is seeking a skilled surgery scheduler to support pre-op and post-op planning within our clinical team. You will review instructions with patients, coordinate with outside facilities, schedule consent visits, and request cardiac clearances when needed.

The role requires familiarity with surgery consent forms, meds knowledge, and strong communication. You will also assist in the clinic, handle EMR tasks, and maintain meticulous records in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a RN/LPN program.
• At least 2 years work history as a surgery scheduler or in a clinical or surgical setting.
• Currently licensed and in good standing (or eligible to be by state date) by Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Eligible (no prohibitions) for credentialing under Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial insurance programs.
• Pass basic background check for criminal history, OIG, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Experience working in a medical office.
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented.
• Basic understanding of healthcare plans.
• Be able to read and understand medical benefits.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Candidates will be responsible to review pre-op and post-op instructions with patients, coordinating with outside facilities, scheduling patient appointments to sign consents and requesting cardiac clearances when warranted. Candidates will also assist in the clinic setting when available.
• Candidates must be familiar with completing surgery consent forms and possess a strong knowledge of medications.

Skills

Surgery scheduling

EMR / Charting

Computer skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Medication knowledge

Reading medical benefits

Education

RN/LPN program graduate

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Data analysis

Job description

At least 2 years work history as a surgery scheduler or in a clinical or surgical setting

• Currently licensed and in good standing (or eligible to be by state date) by Louisiana State Board of Nursing


• Eligible (no prohibitions) for credentialing under Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial insurance programs


• Pass basic background check for criminal history, OIG, etc.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a RN/LPN program


• At least 2 years work history as a surgery scheduler or in a clinical or surgical setting


• Currently licensed and in good standing (or eligible to be by state date) by Louisiana State Board of Nursing


• Eligible (no prohibitions) for credentialing under Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial insurance programs


• Pass basic background check for criminal history, OIG, etc.

Role And Responsibilitites

• Candidates will be responsible to review pre-op and post-op instructions with patients, coordinating with outside facilities, scheduling patient appointments to sign consents and requesting cardiac clearances when warranted. Candidates will also assist in the clinic setting when available.


• Candidates must be familiar with completing surgery consent forms and possess a strong knowledge of medications.

Other Basic Skills

• Knowledge of EMR / Charting / coding requirements


• General proficiency working with computers and data analysis


• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor


• Ability to work independently when required / appropriate

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent customer service skills are required


• Experience working in a medical office


• Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment.


• Detail-oriented


• Basic understanding of healthcare plans


• Be able to read and understand medical benefits.


• Bilingual is a plus.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

2-5 years of prior medical scheduling is preferred

Requirements For Level I Status

• Entry level (1-4 years experience) and/or meet the basic requirements of the job with the need for additional supervision.


• Excess of 4 years experience if meeting only the basic requirements of the job with need for additional supervision.

Performance Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Proficient technical (computer) skills.


• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.


• Self-motivated with initiative.


• Strong sense of ethics.

GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff and patients. Our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.

Please Note: All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.

NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL FOR CONSIDERATION.

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