Surgery Scheduler - Orthopedics (Santa Monica)

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

United States

On-site

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Vacation

403(b) plan

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the United States is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to manage surgery and appointment scheduling. The role requires acting as a liaison between patients and physicians, ensuring all necessary arrangements are made for surgical procedures. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 6 months of relevant experience in a clinical environment. The position offers a chance to contribute to high-quality healthcare in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

6 months experience as a Surgery Scheduler, Patient Service Representative, Medical Assistant required.
Familiarity with outpatient or inpatient clinical settings.

Responsibilities

Handle all scheduling for patient surgeries and appointments.
Act as a liaison between the patient and the physician.
Ensure all surgical arrangements and clearances are completed.

Skills

Scheduling

Patient liaison skills

Detail-oriented

Insurance verification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Surgery Scheduler - Santa Monica, Ortho (on-site)

Location: United States

Job Description

Join Cedars‑Sinai!

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Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars‑Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

A Little More About What You Will be Doing

The Surgery Scheduler supports the physician and clinical staff in administrative related tasks to ensure clinic workflow. This position is responsible for the day-to-day assigned physician practice including management of physician practice clinical and surgery schedule. This role serves as a key point of contact in coordinating the patient experience within the practice through scheduling patient surgeries, outpatient procedures, provision of health education information and other related surgery and procedure scheduling tasks for various medical specialties of the Cedars‑Sinai Medical Care Foundation.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Handles all scheduling for patient including pre‑op and post‑op appointments, verifying insurance, obtaining surgery authorizations, health clearance for the patient. Ensures all pre‑op studies are scheduled and completed and that clinical staff and OR times are scheduled for the procedure.

Reviews with patient the risks and benefits of surgery/procedure per Doctor’s orders, and will enlist the patient in the appropriate education classes prior to the surgery as directed by the Physician
Serves as a primary point of contact for the patient, and will act as a liaison with the physician, patient and other departments both internal and external; Serves as a resource and support to the patients before, during, and after surgery.
Ensures that all arrangements have been made for each surgical procedure including obtaining necessary special equipment requested by physician for specific procedures.
Serves as a resource (pre, post and during surgery) and supports the patients by responding to patient inquiries, and complaints, if needed, provides service recovery and/or escalates issues to the supervisor when necessary.
Provides direct concierge coordination between office and patient designee.
Manages physician referral work queues by completing referrals.
Handles physician correspondence, forms and request for authorizations, and the physician’s calendar and other transcription needs as required.
Prepares charts and reviews/performs/updates demographics and insurance information.
Works with the billing team to provide information for requested audits and ensures that the appropriate surgical reports and charges are sent to the billing department.
Collaborates with workers comp adjusters and case managers on worker’s comp request for authorizations and will follow up to ensure completion of authorization and documentation.
Provides clinical or administrative support based on operational needs.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Work Experience

6 months experience as a Surgery Scheduler, Patient Service Representative, Medical Assistant in an outpatient or inpatient clinical, ambulatory service center or hospital setting required

About Us

Cedars‑Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars‑Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars‑Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars‑Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars‑Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars‑Sinai’s medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

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