Surgery Scheduler (Wexford)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a full-time Surgery Scheduler for Northern Gastroenterology. The role includes coordinating patient follow-ups, managing surgical schedules, and ensuring accurate billing information. The position offers a structured work schedule with potential remote work after training.

Benefits

Free parking on site

Possibility of work from home after training

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor patient follow-up through the Refract Tracker and EPIC.
• Prepare and forward all necessary admission reservations/requisitions.
• Discuss and coordinate financial arrangements prior to surgery.

Job description

UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a full-time Surgery Scheduler to support Northern Gastroenterology-UPMC located at 5500 Brooktree Road Wexford, PA 15090. This role will work Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4pm (no weekends or holidays). Free parking on site and the possibility of work from home once full trained.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with department to troubleshoot procedural and operations issues.
• Coordinate and monitor patient follow-up through the Refract Tracker and EPIC.
• Prepare and forward all necessary admission reservations/requisitions, including demographics and insurance information to hospitals.
• Coordinate cases and communicates with hospital personnel to obtain approval for hospital admissions.
• Discuss and coordinate financial arrangements prior to surgery including the collection of pre-payments.
• Ensure that informed consents are signed.
• Provide patients with pre and postoperative instruction according to service specific guidelines.
• Coordinate patient education seminars and schedules physicians accordingly.
• Collect data for research study.
• Schedule pre-screening exams, diagnostic testing, post-operative appointments and surgical cases for all patients.
• Ensure all billing and insurance information is current and accurate.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Act as liaison between patient and referring physicians.
• Obtain pre-certification and/or referral prior to the date of the procedure.
• Coordinate and track internal and external marketing efforts.
• Attend and schedule department meetings.
• Answer and respond to all incoming telephone inquiries regarding surgery and provides educational material, both verbally and through printed materials.