Surgery Scheduler

Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Des Moines Orthopaedics is seeking a surgery scheduler at our West Des Moines location to guide patients through their orthopaedic journey. The role involves scheduling surgeries, follow-ups, and handling prior authorizations, working with a team to ensure a smooth patient experience.

We value calm, organized multitaskers who can communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and hospital staff. The position is full-time, on-site, with benefits including 401(k) match and comprehensive health

Qualifications

• Experience in medical reception or coordination preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgeries and follow-up care appointments.
• Assist with insurance prior authorizations.
• Coordinate with hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.
• Provide patient guidance and support throughout the orthopaedic journey.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Des Moines Orthopaedics - West Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA

• On-site
• Administrative Support
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SURGE002364

Description

Are you a professional, multi-tasker and someone that is efficient? If so, this is a great job for you. As a surgery scheduler at DMOS, you will guide patients through their orthopaedic journey with us by scheduling follow up appointments, assisting with surgery scheduling, and submitting prior authorizations for procedures. In this full-time, clinic hour position you will work alongside a team of patient care navigators and clinical staff members to create an outstanding patient experience. You will be primarily working in our West Des Moines location but flexible to cover our Ankeny location as well as our Des Moines location if needed To thrive in this role, you are able to recall information quickly and prioritize tasks accordingly.

Here is What You Can Expect:

• Acting as the patient's guide and reliable helper for scheduling surgery and any necessary follow-up care.
• Utilizing Office 365 products to organize physician surgery schedule, insurance prior authorizations and communicating with hospital and ambulatory surgery center staff
• This is a private practice that expects outstanding experiences for patients throughout their orthopaedic journey
• Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time that may seem unnatural

What We're Looking For:

• Calm. Ability to communicate calmly with patients and Physicians.
• Professional. Display a high-level of professionalism when interacting with patients and clinical staff members.
• Multi-tasker. Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time while staying organized.
• Curiosity. You practice the art of listening, asking clarifying questions and avoiding interrupting.
• Experience. Prior exposure to patient care coordination.
• Dependability. Ensures patients receive timely care, promotes a reliable healthcare environment, and supports the overall efficiency of the team.

Why DMOS?

• Friendly, fun and dedicated peers
• Outstanding 401(k) with employer match and an annual company profit sharing contribution (even if you don't participate in the employer match)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance including 6 paid holidays and a generous PTO accrual program (as a full-time employee you can anticipate to earn up to 22 days per year)

Join our team of orthopaedic surgeons and discover how your talents will change lives helping our patients get back to living!

DMOS is a privately held medical facility. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment at DMOS will be required to complete a criminal background check, federal background checks, education verification, reference checks, and an initial TB test.

Qualifications

Education

Required

H.S. GED or Diploma or better in General.

Experience

Preferred

1 year: Medical Reception or Coordination

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