Surgery Scheduler

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

USPI Odessa Endoscopy Center is seeking a Part Time Surgery Scheduler to join our fast-paced ambulatory center. The ideal candidate will handle scheduling from Monday to Friday, with some early mornings and late evenings as needed.

The role involves coordinating with doctors, anesthesia, labs, and insurance, collecting complete patient charts, and ensuring pre-certifications are in order. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years direct experience as a Scheduler in the medical field.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• Outgoing, positive, proactive and a critical thinker.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgeries and coordinate with doctors, anesthesia, labs and insurance.
• Prepare detailed patient charts with procedure type, supplies and insurance data.
• Enter patient information into the computer system accurately.
• Coordinate pre-certifications/referrals with the Insurance Coordinator.
• Communicate with the OR Nurse Manager and administrators to adjust schedules as needed.
• Provide coverage for front office and other duties as required.

Skills

Scheduling

Spanish bilingual

Education

High School education

Job description

USPI Odessa Endoscopy Center is seeking a motivated Part Time Surgery Scheduler to join our team. Odessa Endoscopy Center is a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. We are looking for a candidate to be available Monday-Friday, schedule subject to be changed based on surgical schedule and flow of day. The candidate needs to be available for some early mornings and later evenings.

Job Summary:

Plans and schedules for surgical and related appointments for doctors. Manages certain functions related to Credentialing of professional staff members for the facility by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and

Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Scheduling
• Maintains master schedule to ensure coordination between doctors, anesthesia, lab and insurance carriers.
• Schedule surgeries, coordinates schedule between Surgery Center and doctor's offices.
• Gathers all detailed information for the patient's chart, such as type of procedure, supplies, special equipment required, insurance information, etc. Enters all patient information in computer system.
• Schedules all surgical anesthesia services required according to doctor preference and availability.
• Assures that pre-certification/referrals are in order for Insurance Coordinator.
• Completes billing packets for CSO on a daily basis.
• Confers with OR Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse and /or Administrator to determine status of scheduled surgeries. Alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Works closely with the Administrator and CSO Credentialing person when maintaining approved privileges for each physician or as documents are updated, etc.
• Provides relief for the front business office, Receptionist and all other business functions, as needed.
• Crossed trained to fill in and effectively perform all other job descriptions.
• Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patient/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Initiates safe practices and is knowledgeable about current center policies and procedures. Specific procedures and practices related to pain management, abuse and neglect, sentinel events and response, variance reporting, response to sentinel event alerts, participation in root cause analysis and other key policies and procedures is required.
• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance participate in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follows all equipment safety guidelines and is personally responsible for knowledgeable use and care for all business equipment.

Qualifications:

• High School education and/or equivalent
• Must have at least TWO YEARS direct experience as a Scheduler in the medical field, with experience scheduling surgeries preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Must be outgoing, positive, proactive and a critical thinker

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