Surgical Scheduler

Kaleida Health; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 57,624,000 - 79,257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Job summary

General Physician, P.C. in Amherst, NY seeks a Surgical Scheduler to coordinate pre-operative tasks for gastroenterology procedures. You will handle authorizations, verify insurance, and communicate with patients and facilities to ensure smooth scheduling and testing.

Onsite, Monday–Friday day shift. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and surgical scheduling experience; knowledge of medical terminology and EMR systems is required. Outlook and Excel skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of surgical scheduling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and electronic medical records systems is required.
• Experience in Microsoft Outlook and Excel is preferred.
• Detail-oriented, strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to utilize computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule hospital or office-based procedures, surgeries, and follow-up testing.
• Complete prior authorizations and verify insurance.
• Provide patients and facilities with applicable instructions, forms, and consents, and ensure all pre-testing is completed.
• Ensure patients have proper medical clearance and completion of assessment for advanced directive, including DNR when applicable.
• Schedule standby or supplemental providers for procedures and surgeries, if applicable.
• Coordinate any special equipment and pharmaceutical needs with vendor representatives and the facility or department manager.
• Assist patients and their families in preparing for surgery or a procedure by answering questions and addressing their concerns.
• Manage incoming mail and fax documents by company policy and process medical record requests.
• Process lab and testing orders as directed by Providers.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR systems

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Outlook

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Scheduled Work Hours: m-f 745a-415p
Regular Work Week: Monday through Friday
Work Arrangement : Onsite
*Pay Range: $20.11 -$27.66

Free Parking!

Benefits Information

Why General Physician P.C.?

Work-Life Balance: Say goodbye to working nights, holidays, and weekends. No mandated overtime!
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and more.
Generous PTO: Enjoy your well-deserved time off.
401(K) with 3% Employer Contribution: Secure your financial future.
Employee Discounts: Exclusive deals, including Verizon Wireless.

Job Description

Who we are:

General Physician, P.C., one of Western New York's most esteemed multi-specialty medical groups, is excited to welcome a dedicated Surgical Scheduler to our growing family. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a strong commitment to work-life balance, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

What you will be doing:

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure all necessary tasks are completed leading up to a patient procedure.

• Schedule hospital or office-based procedures, surgeries, and follow-up testing.
• Complete prior authorizations and verify insurance.
• Provide patients and facilities with applicable instructions, forms, and consents, and ensure all pre-testing is completed.
• Ensure patients have proper medical clearance and completion of assessment for advanced directive, including DNR when applicable.
• Schedule standby or supplemental providers for procedures and surgeries, if applicable.
• Coordinate any special equipment and pharmaceutical needs with vendor representatives and the facility or department manager.
• Assist patients and their families in preparing for surgery or a procedure by answering questions and addressing their concerns.
• Manage incoming mail and fax documents by company policy and process medical record requests.
• Process lab and testing orders as directed by Providers.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of surgical scheduling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and electronic medical records systems is required.
• Experience in Microsoft Outlook and Excel is preferred.
• Detail-oriented, strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to utilize computer programs.

Surgical Scheduler

Requisition ID#: 25252

Location: Amherst, NY
Specialty: Gastroenterology
Work Type : Full-Time
Shift: First Shift

Job Details

Scheduled Work Hours: m-f 745a-415p
Regular Work Week: Monday through Friday
Work Arrangement : Onsite
*Pay Range: $20.11 -$27.66

No Nights, Weekends or Holidays!

* The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant at the time of posting. When determining pay, several factors will be considered including but not limited to location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and budget.

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