Surgery Scheduler, Colorectal, FT, Days

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Columbia is seeking a dedicated individual to coordinate patient surgeries and ensure compliance with healthcare standards. The role involves scheduling, customer service, and communication with medical staff. Join us to make a difference in community health.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience; healthcare industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient surgery and pre-assessment appointments.
• Coordinates surgeries and information with other physician offices.
• Validates documentation for scheduling verification and authorization.

Skills

Customer-oriented service skills

Computer/word processing skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Post-high school diploma

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Schedules patient surgery and/or pre-assessment appointments, retrieves insurance authorization and referrals. May document demographic, coding, billing, payor source, and/or other required information. May maintain/update physician schedules.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Coordinates surgeries and information with other physician offices as needed.
• Assembles patient charts and answers patient's questions regarding surgery and testing.
• Ensures that customer service targets are achieved.
• Validates documentation for scheduling verification and authorization(s).
• Communicates with physicians and department staff to accomplish assigned duties.
• Executes policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of the services while meeting departmental budget goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; or post-high school diploma.
• Two (2) years of related work experience; healthcare industry experience preferred.

In Lieu Of

• N/A

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Customer-oriented service skills
• Computer/word processing skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

1333 Taylor St Baptist

Facility

3488 Surgical 1333 Taylor 5F

Department

34881000 Surgical 1333 Taylor 5F-Practice Operations

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