Surgery Scheduler

HCA Healthcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Spine Surgery Associates, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Surgery Scheduler for a full-time role in a hospital-affiliated setting. The candidate will manage procedure scheduling, coordinate OR time, and ensure all necessary records and approvals are in place.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year of medical office experience preferred, and BLS may be required. This role emphasizes adherence to HIPAA and compliance standards within the HCA system.

Qualifications

• High school degree preferred.
• BLS may be required per practice standard.

Responsibilities

• Obtains CPT and ICD-10 codes and other clinical information from practice staff to support treatment.
• Determines OR time for procedures and coordinates with Facility to schedule, ensuring anesthesia coverage and required records are obtained.
• Verifies physician credentialing at the Center or Facility before scheduling.
• Coordinates provider clinic and facility schedules, including time-outs, travel, meetings, and CME activities.
• Adheres to HCA Code of Conduct, Ethics and Compliance policies, and HIPAA requirements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification (may be required)

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Surgery Scheduler you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Spine Surgery Associates which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Full time (Monday - Friday, days), no nights, no on call, no weekends, no holidays

What you will do in this role:

• Obtains CPT and ICD-10 Diagnosis codes and other clinical information as required for treatment of the patient from practice staff; seeks assistance from practice and facility coders as determined through practice and family processes
• Determines O.R. time needed for the procedure and works with Facility to ensure procedure is scheduled; daily schedule is streamlined and arranges necessary anesthesia coverage, as determined through facility processed. Ensures all requirements for the procedure have been obtained and confirmed with the facility or other parties to include medical/imaging records and needed equipment/instruments.
• Verifies/confirms physician is credentialed at the Center of Facility before scheduling the patient.
• Ensures efficient coordination of provider clinic and facility schedule which could include awareness of provider schedule and coordination of provider time-out, travel, meetings, conferences, and continuing medical education.
• Supports and adheres to HCA Code of Conduct, related Ethics and Compliance policies, and HIPAA requirements

What Qualifications you will need:

• High school degree preferred
• Minimum (1) year of experience in a medical office setting highly preferred (i.e. ambulatory surgery center, hospital, doctors' office) preferred
• BLS may be required as per practice standard

Benefits

Spine Surgery Associates, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

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