Surgery Scheduler/Referrals - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG - Surgical Associates - FT Days

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Braselton (GA); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northeast Georgia Health System seeks a dedicated Scheduling Coordinator to manage the flow of all procedures and surgeries, including preoperative and postoperative visits and related tests. You will verify insurance benefits and coordinate physician schedules for maximum OR utilization.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and be prepared to obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Current BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Schedules all inpatient and outpatient procedures/surgeries.
• Obtains precertification for procedures/surgeries (except ER admissions).
• Schedules tests, office visits and consults related to procedures pre-and post-operatively.
• Prepares surgical packets and ensures orders are in the patient's medical record.
• Verifies patient benefits and communicates coverage details and deductible information; coordinates financial counseling as needed.
• Ensures appropriate utilization of the physician's OR block time.
• Communicates with patients about procedures and schedule changes or insurance conflicts.
• Completes other duties as assigned by the Practice Administrator.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organization skills

Medical terminology

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Description du poste

Job Category: Revenue Cycle Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role: Job Summary

This position is designed to manage the process of scheduling all procedures and surgeries and all related preoperative and postoperative office visits and/or tests. This position is responsible for coordinating the flow of information to the patient regarding procedures or surgeries, verifying insurance benefits and appropriately utilizing the schedule of the physician for maximum utilization.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications: Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience: Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

Preferred Educational Requirements:

Preferred Experience: Two (2) years medical office experience preferred

Other: Medical Terminology

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good Communication and Customer Service Skills
• Good Organization Skills
• Medical Terminology knowledge

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Schedules all inpatient and outpatient procedures/surgeries.
• Responsible for obtaining precertification for all procedures/surgeries with the exception of those patients admitted through the ER.
• Schedules tests, office visits and necessary consults related to the procedure/surgery, both preoperatively and postoperatively.
• Responsible for preparation of surgical packets, ensuring orders are added to the patient's medical record.
• Responsible for verification of patient benefits and communication to patient regarding benefits for insurance coverage and deductible for procedure/surgery and for coordinating resources for financial counseling where needed.
• Responsible for appropriate utilization of physician's block time in the OR.
• Responsible for developing written communication to patients regarding the procedure/surgery and for communication with the patient in the event there are changes with the schedule or conflicts with insurance.
• Responsible for completing other duties as assigned by the Practice Administrator.

Physical Demands

Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Light, Occasionally 0-30% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30% Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%

Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest - with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Learn more at www.nghs.com.