Surgery Scheduling & Pre-Op Coordinator

Blanchard Valley Health System; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchard Valley Health System in Findlay, OH is seeking a Pre-Surgery Scheduling Coordinator to schedule and manage the provider’s surgery calendar, pre-cert surgeries, and coordinate pre-surgery testing and results.

You will educate patients and families about procedures and recovery, coordinate with the surgery department and surgical supply representatives, and ensure accurate pre-operative data and demographics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to work at the computer for long periods and skilled in keyboard usage.
• Ability to use the telephone to respond to customers, and the ability to use the computer and telephone simultaneously.
• This position may not be inclusive to the BVMP Practice that you are assigned at the time of hire, which may require you to work at another BVMP Practice, as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and organizational skills.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.
• The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span and provide age-appropriate care according to policies.

Responsibilities

• Duty 1: Provides customer education on all tests/procedures.
• Duty 2: Coordinates provider’s surgery schedules.
• Duty 3: Validates patient’s demographic data, including completing any insurance/second opinion processes.
• Duty 4: Assures completeness of pre-operative data.
• Duty 5: Provides pertinent peri-operative education to patient/family.
• Duty 6: Notifies appropriate disciplines/departments of preparatory interventions and treatment.
• Duty 7: Actively participates in planning for and prioritizing education needs in the department.
• Duty 8: Completes annual competency program, including all documentation requirements.
• Duty 9: Provides various training for projects assigned.
• Duty 10: Promotes a positive image of the department and organization. Interacts effectively with co-workers and director. Keeps director informed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Customer education

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR experience

CPT Coding

ICD-9 Codes

Medicare Requirements

Job description

Blanchard Valley Health System in Findlay, OH is seeking a Pre-Surgery Scheduling Coordinator to schedule and manage the provider’s surgery calendar, pre-cert surgeries, and coordinate pre-surgery testing and results.

You will educate patients and families about procedures and recovery, coordinate with the surgery department and surgical supply representatives, and ensure accurate pre-operative data and demographics.