Surgical Booking Specialist

Southcoast Health; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Earned Time Off

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forg

Leadership training

Job summary

Southcoast Health in Wareham, MA is seeking a Surgical Booking Specialist to manage the scheduling of surgeries and non-surgical procedures for a multi-specialty practice. The role requires maintaining calendars, coordinating with OR staff, and ensuring payer approvals.

Qualified candidates should have an Associate’s degree or equivalent, knowledge of medical terminology, CPR certification, and influenza/COVID-19 vaccination (or approved exemption).

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in related field or equivalent education and experience is required.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology is required.
• Over three years up to five years experience in a medical office is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 or be exempt with signed exemption statement.

Responsibilities

• Manage surgical scheduling and all non-surgical procedures for a multi-specialty practice.
• Maintain surgical calendar and templates; keep surgeons' calendars in Outlook.
• Collaborate with OR staff to avoid scheduling conflicts and coordinate with third-party payers for approvals.
• Submit for authorization of CPT/ICD-9 codes billed and discuss financial options for patients without insurance.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

Associates Degree in related field or equivalent education and experience

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Surgical Booking Specialist

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Location: Surgery - Wareham, MA

A Career At Southcoast Health Offers You

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company matchTuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
• Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under direction of Director of Operations and/or Service Line Manager, perform all complex surgical scheduling and all non-surgical procedures ordered by providers in a multi-specialty surgical practice. Responsible for maintenance of surgical calendar and templates for all providers. Keep surgeons calendar in Outlook, update as necessary. Work closely with hospital OR staff to ensure continuity and avoid scheduling conflicts. Work very closely with third party payers to ensure that all surgical procedures and out patient testing are approved. Review and submit for authorization for all CPT/ICD9 codes that will be billed. Responsible for providing financial options for patient without insurance coverage. Well versed in communicating financial options for cosmetic procedures. Will perform a variety of office, patient care, clerical and other related duties in support of assigned physician practice, as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in related field or equivalent education and experience required.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology required.
• Over three years up to and including five years experience in a medical office required.
• CPR certification required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $20.64 - USD $35.22 /Hr.