Surgical Scheduler - Cardiology

Trinity Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits day 1

Patient-centric environment

Mission driven team

Career growth potential

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group in Waterbury is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to join the Cardiology team and support surgical procedures from scheduling to pre- and postoperative visits under the provider’s direction.

The Scheduler coordinates the surgeons' OR and ambulatory schedules, ensures accurate demographic, diagnosis, procedure and insurance information in EPIC, and handles pre-authorization with payers and follow-up appointments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years healthcare office experience.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Prior surgical scheduling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain provider schedules and coordinate surgeries efficiently.
• Obtain pre-surgical testing and pre-admission testing arrangements with Hospital.
• Schedule procedures considering diagnosis and urgency of surgery.
• Complete pre-authorizations and prior approvals from payers for radiology and surgical procedures.
• Accurately capture patient information in EPIC (demographics, diagnosis, procedure, insurance).
• Coordinate information exchanges between physicians in the group and Saint Francis.
• Review discharge instructions and schedule proper follow-up appointments.

Skills

Surgical scheduling

Medical terminology

Healthcare office experience

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.