Surgical Scheduler

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is seeking a Surgical Scheduler responsible for scheduling surgeries for Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians, ensuring registration and insurance authorization requirements are met before and after procedures.

Acts as a liaison between patient and medical staff, guiding preoperative requirements and coordinating scheduling across clinics, ambulatory centers, or hospitals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two to three years of hospital/physician office experience with emphasis on registration, surgical scheduling, medical billing and insurance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Operative Tasks: Contacts patients to schedule surgical procedures in a courteous and professional manner.
• Coordinates surgical procedures with Hospital Operating Rooms or Surgical Centers; Verifies receipt of medical and/or cardiac clearance.
• Post-Operative Follow Up Care: Schedules follow-up appointments.
• Maintain HIPAA requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.
• May assist and/or perform chaperone duties for patient medical procedures as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

EMR (EPIC)

Interpersonal skills

Insurance terminology

CPT/ICD-10 knowledge

Scheduling

Billing procedures

Independent & teamwork

Time management

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Surgical Scheduler is responsible for scheduling surgeries for Physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians and ensures all registration and insurance authorization processes are followed prior to and following all surgeries. Serves as a liaison between patient and medical staff. Advises patients of surgical and financial preoperative requirements. Coordinates and schedules appointments for surgeries and procedures at the clinic, ambulatory surgery center or hospital

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Pre-Operative Tasks
  • 1.1Contacts patients to schedule surgical procedures in a courteous and professional manner
• 2.Coordinates surgical procedures with Hospital Operating Rooms or Surgical Centers
  • 2.1Verifies receipt of medical and/or cardiac clearance
• 3.Post-Operative Follow Up Care
  • 3.1Schedules follow-up appointments
• 4.Maintain HIPAA requirements
• 5.All other duties as assigned
• 6.May assist and/or perform chaperone duties for patient medical procedures as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

EXPERIENCE

Two (2) to three (3) years' work experience in a hospital /physician office with emphasis on registration, surgical scheduling, medical billing and all aspects of medical insurance and eligibility requirements required.

LICENSURE

N/A

SPECIAL SKILLS

Strong Computer Skills required, specific proficiency with Microsoft Office, EPIC or other EMR platformExcellent interpersonal skillsStrong working knowledge of medical insurance terminology, current CPT and ICD-10 codesSkilled in intricacies of surgical scheduling, medical billing and insurance proceduresAbility to work independently and as a teamPractices high reliability, strong time management skills, exceptional organizational and coordination ability and exhibits the YNHHS Standards of Professional BehaviorExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDetail oriented; ability to multi-task and use problem solving skills

YNHHS Requisition ID

195009