Surgery Scheduler- Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Florida Pediatric Associates; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pediatric care is seeking an experienced Surgery Scheduler for its Children's Plastic Surgery Institute. The role involves coordinating surgeries, managing provider schedules, and ensuring efficient patient care. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of related experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, paid time off, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

90% Employer Paid Employee Medical

Vision

100% Employer Paid STD & LTD

Supplemental Insurance Options

7 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401k Plan

Amazing Work Environment

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years working as a Surgery Scheduler.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgeries, manage provider schedules, and handle patient communications.
• Ensure efficient handling of surgical procedures and patient appointments.
• Prepare referrals and obtain authorizations for patients.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position:Surgery Scheduler- Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Location: 33301

Job Id:1540

# of Openings:1

Surgery Scheduler

Children's Plastic Surgery Institute of Florida, A Division of FPA is seeking an experienced Surgery Scheduler to join their busy practice.

Top benefits package includes:

• 90% Employer Paid Employee Medical
• Vision
• 100% Employer Paid STD & LTD
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Plan and Amazing Work Environment

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years working as a Surgery Scheduler in a medical practice.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific:

• The coordinator will work closely with providers and coordinate their surgeries.
• This position requires a high level of organization and communication skills to ensure that all surgical procedures and patient appointments are handled efficiently
• Additionally, the coordinator will handle patient calls, return messages, notify patients of test results, and schedule follow-up appointments
• The role also involves managing the hospital list of patients, assigning patients to providers, and ensuring that all consults are performed
• The Surgical Coordinator will prepare referrals, obtain authorizations for patients, and document them in the system
• The position requires the ability to relieve other staff members and cover their positions as needed, as well as complete end-of-day processes, ensuring that voicemails are retrieved and handled before leaving
• Scheduling surgeries and managing provider schedules
• Completing beginning of day processes
• Handling patient calls and returning messages
• Notifying patients of test results and instructions from providers
• Scheduling follow-up appointments and making follow-up calls to check on patients post-procedure
• Ensuring all ordered tests and studies have been performed before scheduled visits
• Coordinating inpatient consults, surgeries, procedures, pre-operative testing, surgical clearance, and post-op visits for providers
• Ensuring all consults are performed and adding on procedures and testing as ordered
• Preparing referrals and obtaining authorizations for patients
• Notifying patients of appointments and forwarding clinical data to scheduled facilities
• Coordinating admissions with providers and facilities
• Managing and coordinating provider's surgery schedule
• Relieving other staff members and covering their positions as needed
• Completing end-of-day processes and ensuring voicemails are handled before leaving
• Maintaining medical equipment and ensuring it is calibrated and cleaned

General:

• Serve as brand representative for FPA by embracing the Company culture and mission statement, core values and standards of conduct.
• Strictly adhere to all Standards.
• Compliance Standards.
• Privacy and Security Standards.
• Workplace Standards.
• Workforce Standards.
• Strictly adhere to Department policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement process.
• Participate in corporate compliance program.
• Promptly report suspected acts of non-compliance with Company Standards and Policies.
• Participate in job-related continuing education programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor or designee.

EEOC Disclaimer:
FPA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. In addition to federal law requirements, FPA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.