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A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to coordinate surgical appointments in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in medical scheduling and strong communication skills to interact effectively with patients and staff. This full-time position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days/Evenings (United States of America)Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Surgery Scheduling Specialist is responsible for accurately scheduling all inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures. This position would also notify physicians of scheduled procedures and any changes to the schedule. The surgery scheduling specialist would be responsible for verifying patient benefits and precertification from the insurance company when necessary.
Employment Qualifications
The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to adequately perform this job. However, any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities would be acceptable, subject to any legal and/or regulatory requirements.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.
Experience:
1. 6 months experience as a medical receptionist with strong knowledge of coding.
2. 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Essential Job Functions
1. Coordinate and schedule surgeries and procedures as designated by physicians.
2. Interact with patients, physicians and other staff both within the practice and at outside facilities providing accurate, timely and responsive information.
3. Coordinate processes and route all paperwork as required to meet physician and facility requirements.
4. Ensure efficient telephone communication.
5. Follow all written protocols and procedures of the practice.
6. Demonstrate courtesy and helpfulness toward patients and their families.
7. Verifications of benefits, pre-certifications, and collection of patients’ responsibility. Review and assess pertinent medical documentation in Care Everywhere to complete prior authorization for surgeries.
Other Job Functions
1. Schedule mutually acceptable appointment times for patients and physicians using computerized scheduling system.
2. Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.
3. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff and management.
4. Effectively cope with typical job stress.
5. Document work processes as required.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.
7. Adheres to Bon Secours and St. Francis Health System rules, regulations, and polices.
8. Performs other duties as assigned. Assists and supports other departments when needed.
9. Role models professional behaviors, approaches and attitudes at all times – particularly in stressful and conflicting situations
10. Consistently presents a professional image for Bon Secours Medical Group
Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
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Bon Secours Comprehensive Women's Health - Greenville Specialty Care LLCIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com .
Bon Secours is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health and is a not-for-profit Catholic health system sponsored by Bon Secours Ministries and founded by the Sisters of Bon Secours. With operations in Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, Kentucky, Florida and New York, Bon Secours owns, manages, or joint ventures 20 hospitals and 27 post-acute care facilities or agencies including skilled nursing facilities, home care and hospice services, and assisted living facilities. Consistent with its commitment to alleviate human suffering, Bon Secours has developed more than 800 affordable housing units for low income families.
Bon Secours has more than 24,000 employees and has been recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace for six consecutive years. The Mission of Bon Secours is to bring compassion to health care and to be Good Help to Those in Need, especially those who are poor and dying. For more information, visitwww.BonSecours.com .