Surgery Scheduler

DMOS; West Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match and profit–

Job summary

Des Moines Orthopaedics - West Des Moines is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to guide patients through their orthopaedic journey by scheduling follow-ups, assisting with surgery scheduling, and submitting prior authorizations. This full-time role supports a team of patient care navigators and clinical staff, primarily at West Des Moines with coverage for Ankeny and Des Moines locations as needed.

The ideal candidate will have strong multitasking abilities, calm communication, and prior exposure to

Qualifications

• Calm, professional communication with patients and staff.
• Experience in medical reception or coordination preferred.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and priorities in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgeries and follow-up appointments for patients.
• Submit prior authorizations and coordinate with hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.
• Organize physician surgery schedules using Office 365 and maintain timely communication.
• Support patient care coordination to ensure a smooth orthopaedic journey.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Professionalism

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

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.

Education

Required

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

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

Medical Reception or Coordination

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