Surgery Scheduler at Phoenix Heart Vein Vascular Glendale, AZ

Phoenix Heart Vein Vascular; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glendale, AZ seeks a Surgery Scheduler to coordinate schedules for physicians and procedures. The role involves a strong focus on patient communication, scheduling operations, and ensuring all consents are secured. Candidates need a high school diploma and experience with surgery authorization, alongside excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. A detailed-oriented mindset and ability to handle sensitive information are essential. Join a collaborative team dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience with surgery authorization.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Familiarity with cardiac procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules for physicians for hospital procedures.
• Inform patients about pre-op and post-op instructions.
• Verify patient demographic and PCP information.

Skills

Surgery authorization

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Surgery Scheduler job at Phoenix Heart Vein Vascular. Glendale, AZ.

Description

The Surgery Scheduler coordinates all inpatient, outpatient and office-based procedures and arranges hospital coverage/rounding schedules. This position requires utilization of clinical knowledge to schedule and authorize appropriate procedures based on the providers’ orders.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinating schedules for physicians to ensure hospital procedures are adequately covered while maintaining a good workflow
• Ensure all consent forms are completed and signed prior to scheduling procedures
• Inform patients and family members about pre-op and post-op instructions
• Scheduling of hospital inpatient and outpatient procedures and in office surgical procedures
• Coordinating and scheduling anesthesia services
• Authorization of inpatient and outpatient procedures
• Answering a large volume of incoming calls and directing callers appropriately based on their needs and/or requests
• Regularly work the Surgery Scheduling Bucket
• Verifying patient demographic and PCP information and updating as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience with surgery authorization
• Professional and pleasant attitude
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize and multi-task in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to make independent decisions regarding matters of significance
• Work with little supervision
• Familiarity with cardiac procedures and tests preferred
• Able to work in a team environment and interact positively with team members
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Keenly attentive to detail
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• High level of proficiency with PC based software programs

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent