Surgery Scheduler - Urology - Abington - Full-Time Days

Jefferson Health; Abington Township (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health's Abington Memorial Hospital in Montgomery County, PA, seeks a Surgical Scheduler for Urology to arrange inpatient and outpatient procedures with courtesy and professionalism. The role emphasizes timely scheduling and a strong patient focus, aligning with the Jefferson Experience.

You will collect insurance details, obtain authorizations, conduct pre-procedure calls, share pre-operative instructions, and uphold HIPAA standards while coordinating with surgeons and care teams in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi task in a time-sensitive environment.
• HIPAA privacy and security awareness.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients, co-workers, and staff in line with Jefferson values.
• Collects and reviews patient insurance information and obtains prior authorizations.
• Performs pre-procedure phone calls and confirms appointment times.
• Provides pre-operative instructions and ensures HIPAA compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Surgery Scheduler - Urology - Abington - Full-Time Days### Surgery Scheduler - Urology - Abington - Full-Time DaysApply: Montgomery County, PA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ-0037095**Number of Positions In Requisition**1**Job Details**The Surgical Scheduler enhances the patient/customer experience by courteously and professionally scheduling inpatient/outpatient procedures and/or surgeries. The Surgical Scheduler supports delivery of the Jefferson Experience by placing emphasis on the prompt and courteous treatment of all patients.**Job Description** **Summary** The Surgical Scheduler enhances the patient/customer experience by courteously and professionally scheduling inpatient/outpatient procedures and/or surgeries. The Surgical Scheduler supports delivery of the Jefferson Experience by placing emphasis on the prompt and courteous treatment of all patients. **Job Duties*** Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)* Collect and review patient insurance information to include but not limited to: obtaining prior authorizations (inpatient and outpatient) and referral information and ensure all necessary approvals are in place prior to the scheduled surgical procedure.* Completes pre-procedure phone calls and confirms appointment times with patients via telephone.* Provides patient with all necessary pre-operative instructions.* Adheres to HIPAA privacy and security requirements. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory standards.* Other duties as requested or assigned. **Minimum Qualifications*** High School Diploma/GED* Excellent communication skills.* Willingness to provide and support a positive Jefferson Experience for all patients and/or visitors. Ability to process and interpret data. Ability to multi task while managing a time sensitive workload. **Additional Qualifications:** **Physical Demands** Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, \\*patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.**Work Shift**Workday Day (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Abington Memorial Hospital**Primary Location Address**1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.