Surgery Scheduler: OR Coordination & Patient Prep - PTO

Archbold; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental

Retirement Plan

PTO

Paid life insurance

Job summary

Archbold is seeking a Surgery Scheduler for the South GA Surgical Assoc. in Thomasville, GA.

The role schedules all surgical procedures, obtains authorization, coordinates physicians' surgery calendars, and explains procedures to patients to ensure clarity and consent. Applicants should have at least one year of experience in a physician office or hospital setting, with familiarity with medical terminology and secretarial duties, and a focus on accurate charting and timely communication with the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Terminology and Secretarial courses preferred.
• At least 1 year experience in physician office or hospital setting with authorization and scheduling for surgical procedures as primary duty.

Responsibilities

• Schedule all surgical procedures.
• Obtain authorization from insurance company for surgical procedures and/or diagnostic procedures.
• Coordinate physicians' surgery schedules to ensure efficiency and prevent delays.
• Explain surgical procedure to the patient.
• Answer any questions the patient/family may have about diagnostic tests or surgical procedures.
• Obtain patient signature on needed forms.
• Schedule pre-op date/time with pre-admit.
• Obtain any prescriptions needed for prep medications.
• Ensure all orders, history/physicals, and consents are placed in patient’s charts.
• Handle surgery cancellations.
• Schedule appointment times for diagnostic tests for patients.
• Maintain open communication with the OR.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Secretarial skills

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Archbold is seeking a Surgery Scheduler for the South GA Surgical Assoc. in Thomasville, GA.

The role schedules all surgical procedures, obtains authorization, coordinates physicians' surgery calendars, and explains procedures to patients to ensure clarity and consent. Applicants should have at least one year of experience in a physician office or hospital setting, with familiarity with medical terminology and secretarial duties, and a focus on accurate charting and timely communication with the