Surgical Scheduler - Cardiology

Trinity Health Of New England; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group in Waterbury is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to join the Cardiology team on West Main Street. The role schedules procedures, coordinates pre- and postoperative visits, and aligns the surgeons' OR calendar with the ambulatory schedule to avoid overlaps.

You will gather patient data, obtain pre-authorization, and manage communications between physicians, Hospital and Saint Francis, ensuring timely follow-ups and accurate EPIC records.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains proper provider schedules and coordinates surgeries in an efficient manner.
• Accountable for obtaining pre-surgical testing, arrangements and reporting to pre-admission testing.
• Schedules procedures in relation to diagnosis and urgency of the surgery.
• Completes pre-authorizations and prior approvals from third party payers for radiology and surgical procedures.
• Captures patient information in EPIC with demographics, diagnosis, procedure, insurance and physician.
• Coordinates information exchange between physicians in-group, outside groups and Saint Francis.
• Coordinates with Hospital and Medical Center as it pertains to surgical cases.
• Reviews discharge instructions with patients and schedules proper follow-up appointments.

Skills

Medical terminology

Surgical scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.