Surgical Scheduler - Day Shift with Great Benefits

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits from day one

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group in Connecticut is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to join the GYN Oncology team. The role schedules surgical procedures and coordinates pre- and post-operative visits under the provider’s direction, ensuring accurate patient data and clean scheduling.

You will manage the OR calendar, obtain pre-authorization, and maintain EPIC records, communicating with physicians, hospitals, and patients to avoid overlaps and delays.

Qualifications

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

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 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 ensure proper follow-up appointments are scheduled at the time the procedure is scheduled

Skills

Communication

Job description

Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group in Connecticut is seeking a Surgical Scheduler to join the GYN Oncology team. The role schedules surgical procedures and coordinates pre- and post-operative visits under the provider’s direction, ensuring accurate patient data and clean scheduling.

You will manage the OR calendar, obtain pre-authorization, and maintain EPIC records, communicating with physicians, hospitals, and patients to avoid overlaps and delays.