Surgery Scheduler

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Surgery Scheduler for the Orthopedic Surgery Clinic in Gilbert, AZ. The role involves greeting patients, scheduling surgical procedures, verifying insurance, and handling patient charges in a busy orthopedic setting.

The position supports a Monday–Friday day schedule with no weekends or evenings, functioning as the main point of contact for patients in the surgical pathway and ensuring all guidelines are followed for successful procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced surgical office is a plus.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Comfort with using a computerized scheduling system.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgical, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures using a scheduling system.
• Enters patient charges and orders and compiles data for management reports.
• Acts as receptionist and liaison for department staff, physicians and families.
• Maintains physician privilege status and acquires necessary authorizations.
• Schedules physician block time and updates related calendars.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and supports workflow.

Job description

Primary City/State: Gilbert, Arizona

Department Name: C/P-BGMC Ortho-Clinic

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Administrative Services

Health care is constantly changing, and at Banner Health, we are at the front of that change. We are leading health care to make the experience the best it can be. We want to change the lives of those in our care - and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you. Bring your passion as a Surgery Scheduler to Banner Health Clinic where you will have the opportunity to work with a motivated team of Orthopedic Surgery.

Our clinic is Monday-Friday with no weekend or evening hours!!

Our Health Clinic is a very busy fast paced working environment where over a couple hundred patients visit us each day. We are looking for someone not only focused on patients as the number one goal but also a team player. A smile and greeting goes a long way in this position as you are a first impression. Having previous experience working in a fast-paced surgical specialty office is a plus. This is your chance to shine in a role that is the 'right-hand' of our clinic and providers for assisting with the patients when it comes to greeting patients, scheduling surgical procedures, collection of patient responsibility, insurance verification, and prior authorizations. The Surgery Scheduler is the main point person for the patient in their pathway to surgery. This position is important to ensure all guidelines, processes and requirements are met for surgery which is crucial to the program's success.

Clinic Hours: Mon Fri 8am-5pm

Locations: 1920 N Higley Rd #206 Gilbert, AZ 85234

At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area. We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for scheduling surgical, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures using a computerized scheduling system. The position is also responsible for entering patient charges, orders, and other pertinent information into the system and compiling and reporting statistical information to management. The incumbent may act as an office liaison for department staff, physicians, and patient families.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates case times for elective, urgent or emergent surgeries, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures in a computerized scheduling system. Verifies and reviews physician privilege status prior to scheduling. Interfaces with medical staff office to maintain log of current privilege status and maintains confidentially of all information. May acquire and maintain physician preference information and staff roster.
• Acquires authorization numbers, History and Physicals, results of laboratory tests and verifies that they are current. Orders previous medical records for the day of the procedure, when necessary.
• Types and prints physician orders for multiple physicians and departments. Schedules and maintains physician block time, and block time releases.
• Enters physician's orders for lab, blood bank, medical imaging, and cardiology. Enters results of diagnostic tests, patient registration information and patient charges. Compiles data and prepares statistical reports for management.
• Conducts charge management audits for assigned area. Reconciles charge packet information with the audit. Identifies missed or incorrect charges and corrects when appropriate.
• Acts as a receptionist to assigned unit; answers phones, relays message. Greets and directs patients, visitors, physicians, and families and answers questions about policies and procedures. Acts as a liaison among nursing units, physician and staff to relay patient data. Screens requests for patient information and refers to appropriate staff. Records and types minutes of staff meetings, when required. Prepares and distributes staff call roster each month.
• Enters facility work orders and supply orders when required from assigned department. Requests repairs/maintenance for business machines in the department. Arranges for pickup and delivery of instruments and equipment and completes all necessary paperwork.
• This position has responsibility for scheduling surgeries and procedures and maintaining a smooth workflow in the area. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, under stressful situations, set priorities and maintain highly confidential info