Surgery Scheduler

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh is hiring a Full-Time Surgery Scheduler for the GI Laboratory. This on-site role supports coordinating outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures, communicating with surgeons and hospital staff.

Responsibilities include scheduling, pre-authorization, patient education, and ensuring accurate demographics, insurance, and consent. The shift is day hours, Monday to Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a medical assisting program or 2-4 years experience in a medical field.
• Proficiency in medical terminology preferred.
• General knowledge of computer software and practice management databases is essential.
• Knowledge of the Epic practice management programs preferred.
• Strong organization, time management and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate and schedule patients for surgical procedures.
• Work with department to troubleshoot procedural and operations issues.
• Prepare and forward admission reservations with demographics and insurance info.
• Coordinate cases and obtain hospital admission approvals.
• Discuss financial arrangements prior to surgery including pre-payments.
• Ensure informed consents are signed and provide pre/postoperative instruction.
• Schedule pre-screening exams and postoperative appointments.

Connaissances

Medical terminology

Scheduling

Customer service

Organization

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assisting program

2-4 years experience in a medical field

Outils

Epic

Practice management software

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Job ID: 8517172068

Status: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Shift: Day Job

Work Arrangement: On-site

Facility: UPMC Passavant

Department: GI Laboratory

Location: 9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA

Union Position: No

Salary Range: $ 19.19-28.18 USD

UPMC Passavant is hiring a Full Time Surgery Scheduler to support our GI Lab

This is an ONSITE position

Shift: Monday - Friday daylight NO weekends/holidays

Purpose

Coordinate and schedule patients for in-patient and outpatient surgical procedures. Assist the surgeon and the administrator in promoting, developing and monitoring all aspects of operations.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with department to troubleshoot procedural and operations issues.
• Coordinate and monitor patient follow-up through the Refract Tracker and EPIC.
• Prepare and forward all necessary admission reservations/requisitions, including demographics and insurance information to hospitals.
• Coordinate cases and communicates with hospital personnel to obtain approval for hospital admissions.
• Discuss and coordinate financial arrangements prior to surgery including the collection of pre-payments.
• Ensure that informed consents are signed.
• Provide patients with pre and postoperative instruction according to service specific guidelines.
• Coordinate patient education seminars and schedules physicians accordingly.
• Collect data for research study.
• Schedule pre-screening exams, diagnostic testing, post-operative appointments and surgical cases for all patients.
• Ensure all billing and insurance information is current and accurate.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Act as liaison between patient and referring physicians.
• Obtain pre-certification and/or referral prior to the date of the procedure.
• Coordinate and track internal and external marketing efforts.
• Attend and schedule department meetings.
• Answer and respond to all incoming telephone inquiries regarding surgery and provides educational material, both verbally and through printed materials.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Completion of a medical assisting program or 2-4 years experience in a medical field.

Proficiency in medical terminology preferred.

General knowledge of computer software and practice management databases is essential.

Knowledge of the Epic practice management programs preferred.

Strong organization, time management and interpersonal skills. Tact and diplomacy are necessary in dealing with physicians, patients and their families and other employees. Ability to deal compassionately and professionally with patients is essential.

Work independently and possess sound decision-making skills. Knowledge of insurance regulations, specifically Medicare, BC/BS, managed care plans and workers compensation carriers regarding scheduling and approval of surgical procedures. Ability to prioritize work demands. Ability to consistently maintain confidentiality with regards to all job assignments and related information. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

Licensure, Certifications, And Clearances

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran