Surgical Scheduler - Cardiology

Trinity Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Surgical Scheduler to join their Cardiology team. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate surgical procedures, ensuring seamless communication between providers and patients. With a focus on patient-centric care, you'll manage schedules efficiently and handle pre-surgical requirements. This position offers great benefits from day one and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven team dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Great benefits effective day 1

Career growth and advancement potential

Patient-centric environment

Mission Driven Team

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of healthcare office experience preferred.
• Prior surgical scheduling experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgical procedures and maintains provider schedules.
• Coordinates pre-surgical testing and ensures follow-up appointments.

Skills

Healthcare Office Experience

Medical Terminology

Surgical Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group is looking for a Surgical Scheduler to join the Cardiology team located on West Main Street, Waterbury.

The Surgical Scheduler schedules surgical procedures, including, pre and postoperative visits under the direction of the provider. Responsible for maintaining proper provider schedules and coordinating surgeries in accordance with provider templates. Coordinates the surgeons’ OR schedule and aligns it with the ambulatory practice schedule to ensure there are no overlaps. Processes also include obtaining accurate procedure, demographic and insurance information from the patient.

What you will do:

• Maintains proper provider schedules and coordinates surgeries in an efficient manner
• Accountable for obtaining pre-surgical testing, arrangements and reporting to pre-admission testing with Hospital
• Works in a timely manner to schedule procedures in an appropriate time period as it relates to the patient’s diagnosis and urgency of the surgery.
• Completes any pre-authorizations and prior approvals from third party payers for all radiology and surgical procedures.
• Accurately captures patient information including demographic, diagnosis, procedure, insurance and physician and maintains accurate information in the electronic medical records system (EPIC).
• Coordinates exchanges of information between physicians in the group, outside groups, and Saint Francis
• Hospital and Medical Center as it pertains to the surgical cases.
• Reviews discharge instructions with patients and ensures proper follow-up appointments are scheduled at the time the procedure is scheduled

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Day Shift – Full Time
• Great benefits effective day 1!
• Patient-centric environment
• Mission Driven Team
• Career growth and advancement potential

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years Healthcare office experience. Medical terminology preferred. Prior surgical schedulingexperience highly preferred.

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.