SURGERY SCHEDULER, LPN

Archbold; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental

Retirement Plan

PTO

Paid life insurance

Job summary

Archbold is seeking a Surgery Scheduler for the South GA Surgical Assoc. in Thomasville, GA.

The role schedules all surgical procedures, obtains authorization, coordinates physicians' surgery calendars, and explains procedures to patients to ensure clarity and consent. Applicants should have at least one year of experience in a physician office or hospital setting, with familiarity with medical terminology and secretarial duties, and a focus on accurate charting and timely communication with the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Terminology and Secretarial courses preferred.
• At least 1 year experience in physician office or hospital setting with authorization and scheduling for surgical procedures as primary duty.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all surgical procedures.
• Obtain authorization from insurance company for surgical procedures and/or diagnostic procedures.
• Coordinate physicians' surgery schedules to ensure efficiency and prevent delays.
• Explain surgical procedure to the patient.
• Answer any questions the patient/family may have about diagnostic tests or surgical procedures.
• Obtain patient signature on needed forms.
• Schedule pre-op date/time with pre-admit.
• Obtain any prescriptions needed for prep medications.
• Ensure all orders, history/physicals, and consents are placed in patient’s charts.
• Handle surgery cancellations.
• Schedule appointment times for diagnostic tests for patients.
• Maintain open communication with the OR.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Secretarial skills

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Surgery Scheduler- South GA Surgical Assoc. Description Schedule all surgical procedures Obtain authorization from insurance company for surgical procedures and/or diagnostic procedures Coordinate physicians' surgery schedules to ensure efficiency and prevent delays Explain surgical procedure to the patient Answer any questions the patient/family may have about diagnostic tests or surgical procedures Obtain patient signature on needed forms Schedule pre-op date/time with pre-admit Obtain any prescriptions needed for prep medications Ensure all orders, history/physicals, and consents are placed in patient's charts Handle surgery cancellations Schedule appointment times for diagnostic tests for patients Maintain open communication with the OR

Experience/Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required Medical Terminology and Secretarial courses preferred Must have at least one (1) year of experience in a physician office or hospital setting where obtaining authorization and scheduling for surgical procedures is your primary job duty, secretarial duties are utilized

Perks/Benefits

(for eligible employees): Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization Medical / Dental Retirement Plan PTO and paid life insurance

What Sets Us Apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla. For 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special. You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

What We Offer

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living. We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area. Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:

• Work/Life Balance
• Planning for the Future
• Low-Cost Prescriptions
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
• Helping You to Advance Your Career

Mission

To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.

Vision

A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care.