Surgery Scheduler

Methodist Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a dedicated Surgery Scheduler to manage the patient journey from registration through post-op follow-up.

You will coordinate with registration, insurance verification, and surgeon consultations to ensure a smooth surgical pathway and timely medical clearances.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong process orientation.
• Able to collaborate across departments in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the patient point of contact from registration to surgeon consultation.
• Verify insurance and note in Practice Management/EMR system.
• Coordinate surgery pipeline and schedule initial consultations.
• Explain insurance benefits and patient financial responsibilities.
• Maintain current surgery criteria with insurers and notify staff of changes.
• Support patient education seminars and assist other staff as needed.

Skills

Communication

Process orientation

Team collaboration

Relationship management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Surgery SchedulerApply: Dallas, Texas: Full time: Posted Today: JR1000039722**Hours of Work :**M-F**Days Of Week :**8-5**Work Shift :****Job Description :**Your Job: Surgical Coordinator professional responsible to Serve as the patient point of contact with the practice to maintain open channels of communication to keep patients engaged and maintain an efficient flow of patients from patient registration, insurance verification, initial contact and surgeon consultation through the surgical pathway to complete insurance and program criteria, and medical clearances to be submitted to insurance provider for approval for surgery, and throughout their process of care.. Supports and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic plans of Methodist Health System Your Job Requirements: • High School Diploma and/or GED equivalent • Very strong proficiency using Microsoft Office products • Superior oral and written communication skills • Strong process orientation • Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and employees in a team-oriented environment Your Job Responsibilities: • Communicate clearly and openly • Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment • Be accountable for your performance • Always look for ways to improve the patient experience • Take initiative for your professional growth • Be engaged and eager to build a winning team • Reviews patient registration to ensure it is complete • Verifies all insurance and notes it in Practice Management System/EMR. • Responsible for maintaining surgery criteria current with insurance providers and informing staff of any changes/updates. • Communicate to patients and coworkers in a professional, enthusiastic, friendly and positive manner. • Initiates patient into surgery pipeline, serves as advocate for patient and schedules initial consultation with surgeon. • Communicates insurance benefits, deductibles, coinsurance, financial responsibilities and any additional medical testing/screening to patients. • Secures Pre-determinations & Pre-Certifications for all procedures as well as any general surgery. • Handle physician referrals to practice ensuring that doctor’s info is in the practice management system/EMR. • Referral is acknowledged and notified that patient is verified, assigned, contacted and initiated into surgery process. • Prepare and submit Letters of Medical Necessity and ensure that all insurance criteria & medical clearances have been completed. • Upon insurance approval, communicates approval to patient, collects financial fees due, schedules pre op consultation, advises patient of surgery date and schedules 1 week post op appointment. • Handle all appeals and denials in conjunction with patient's care. • Participate in patient education seminars or meet the doctor events with other members of practice staff, educating interested parties about the surgery program. • Prepare physical space for seminars/events. • Assist other staff members to deliver the highest quality of patient care which includes being a team player to execute not only your duties but those that are needed by the practice when necessary.