Surgery Scheduler - Hybrid in Arlington, WA

Davita Inc.; Arlington (WA); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Surgery Scheduler for its Arlington location. In this hybrid role, you'll be responsible for scheduling surgeries, ensuring correct documentation, and liaising with patients and staff. The position requires strong patient service skills and prior experience in the healthcare sector, offering a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in patient service or healthcare industry required.
• Previous surgery scheduling experience preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Suite proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule all procedures and surgeries.
• Review and verify patient information and insurance.
• Communicate with patients regarding pre and post operative information.

Skills

Patient service

Scheduling

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Surgery Scheduler - Hybrid in Arlington, WA

paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Washington, Arlington

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Under minimal supervision, the Surgery Scheduler (ENT Department) will coordinate and schedule all procedures into the scheduling system for all providers, technicians, rooms, and equipment when applicable. The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for scheduling ALL surgeries at Kemp, Edmonds, Arlington, and Providence Hospital, including insurance verification, sending orders to the surgery center or hospital, ordering equipment, and speaking with patients to review pre and post operative information. Works as a liaison between physicians/office staff, patients, and the service department to provide accurate and complete schedules for procedures. Provides instruction to patients regarding procedural preparation. Adheres to the policies and the policies of the department or facility providing service.

Location: 4011 172nd St. NE Arlington, WA 98223. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite (Monday, Wednesday & Friday), and 1-2 days remote (Tuesday and/or Thursday) depending on the working schedule.

Schedule: 4 10-hour shifts (7am-5:30pm PST) or 5 8-hour shifts (8am-5pm PST). Schedule to be determined upon hire.

If you live near Arlington, WA, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Schedules procedures and surgeries appropriately. May interact with various scheduling tools
• Fills empty spaces on schedules as cancellations occur from patient waiting list
• Identify scheduling conflicts, notify appropriate people, and rearrange schedules to eliminate conflicts
• Calls patients from specialty referral list to arrange for preventive screenings when applicable
• Accurately takes basic historical data and documents to facilitate procedural scheduling and follows protocols and guidelines for appropriate procedure/test
• Communicates patients concerns of change in health status to MD or MA staff
• Communicates clinical information with other clinic disciplines regarding procedures. (Anticoagulation clinic, Anesthesia, Hospital, radiology, interpretive services, etc.)
• Assists with patient recalls
• May interact directly with patients, physicians, staff daily to schedule and coordinate rooms, equipment, supplies and procedural/testing schedules as well as coordination of billing for appropriate services
• May perform insurance pre-authorization when applicable
• May submit charges for services rendered when applicable
• Provides established written instructions and instructs patients regarding appropriate procedures on preparations for procedure, medication, and dietary restrictions for procedures
• Instructs patients to proper location for tests
• Reviews paperwork from primary care office to assure patient is appropriately referred for screening or other procedure
• Reviews medical history with patient before scheduling procedures
• Determines from basic history information per protocol whether patient may go directly to procedure or will need office consult first
• Following written parameters, instructs patients on how to alter medications (insulin, Coumadin, etc.) in preparation for procedure
• Arranges for and verifies interpretive services are available for procedures
• Check voicemail often throughout the day
• Answer phone calls as they come into the department
• Prioritize phone calls and voicemail
• Communicates with clinical staff regarding urgent phone calls. Gather pertinent information for taking clear, complete telephone encounters (TEs) according to standard work (SW) and direct patient calls to clinical staff according to clinic policy
• Perform patient interviews over the phone for those patients scheduling by phone to make sure they are scheduling at the appropriate facility, and appropriate procedure

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 1+ years of experience in patient service or working in the healthcare industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience working in the healthcare industry
• 2+ years of experience in patient outreach
• Previous surgery scheduling experience
• Intermediate level of experience with Microsoft Suite

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $ 16.88 to $ 33.22 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.