Surgery Scheduler Cardiology

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Mesa, AZ seeks a Surgery Scheduler for the East Valley Cardiology-Clinic to schedule procedures, coordinate benefits, and manage patient data. The role includes cross-training to assist other clinics when schedulers are out.

Responsibilities include handling physician orders, coordinating authorization, and maintaining confidential information with a patient-centered approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• 2 years of medical clerical experience; preferably in hospital central scheduling or physician office scheduling.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of payor contract terms and processes.
• Excellent organizational, human relations and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate case times for elective, urgent or emergent surgeries in a scheduling system.
• Acquire authorization numbers and relevant medical records for procedures.
• Type and print physician orders; schedule and maintain block time.
• Enter lab, imaging, and medication orders; compile data for reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computerized scheduling system

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

East Valley Cardiology-Clinic

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Administrative Services

Find your path in health care. We want to change the lives of those in our care - and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If you're ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

As a Surgery Scheduler with Banner Cardiology Clinic you will be getting patients scheduled for their procedures and coordinating benefits, procedure location and other aspects of care. We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude and is ready to help our patients on their healthcare journeys. We are also looking for someone when they have the availability to be willing to help other clinics when their surgery schedulers are out (cross training would be provided).

Location: 1520 S. Dobson Rd., Suite 203 Mesa, 85202

Schedule/shift Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area. We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for scheduling surgical, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures using a computerized scheduling system. The position is also responsible for entering patient charges, orders, and other pertinent information into the system and compiling and reporting statistical information to management. The incumbent may act as an office liaison for department staff, physicians, and patient families.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Coordinates case times for elective, urgent or emergent surgeries, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures in a computerized scheduling system. Verifies and reviews physician privilege status prior to scheduling. Interfaces with medical staff office to maintain log of current privilege status and maintains confidentially of all information. May acquire and maintain physician preference information and staff roster.

2. Acquires authorization numbers, History and Physicals, results of laboratory tests and verifies that they are current. Orders previous medical records for the day of the procedure, when necessary.

3. Types and prints physician orders for multiple physicians and departments. Schedules and maintains physician block time, and block time releases.

4. Enters physician's orders for lab, blood bank, medical imaging, and cardiology. Enters results of diagnostic tests, patient registration information and patient charges. Compiles data and prepares statistical reports for management.

5. Conducts charge management audits for assigned area. Reconciles charge packet information with the audit. Identifies missed or incorrect charges and corrects when appropriate.

6. Acts as a receptionist to assigned unit; answers phones, relays message. Greets and directs patients, visitors, physicians, and families and answers questions about policies and procedures. Acts as a liaison among nursing units, physician and staff to relay patient data. Screens requests for patient information and refers to appropriate staff. Records and types minutes of staff meetings, when required. Prepares and distributes staff call roster each month.

7. Enters facility work orders and supply orders when required by assigned department. Requests repairs/maintenance for business machines in the department. Arranges for pickup and delivery of instruments and equipment and completes all necessary paperwork.

8. This position has responsibility for scheduling surgeries and procedures and maintaining a smooth workflow in the area. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, under stressful situations, set priorities and maintain highly confidential information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 2 years of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital central scheduling or physician office scheduling setting. Knowledge of medical terminology is required.

Also requires knowledge of payor contract terms and processes. Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Requires effective teamworking skills and the ability to meet deadlines and productivity standards.

The position requires knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software and the ability to use computerized scheduling systems. Must possess the ability to maintain accurate statistical records, gather data, and produce reports.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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