Surgical Scheduler & Pre-Auth Coordinator

NueHealth; Oswego Township, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NueHealth is seeking a Scheduler in Oswego Township, IL to coordinate preoperative appointments and surgical procedures with patients and physicians. You will verify insurance, pre-certify cases, and ensure schedules align with facility policy and staff availability.

Strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential for success on-site with our operating room team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Experience in a surgical facility preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Considers priorities and special needs when scheduling preoperative appointments and surgical procedures.
• Schedules appointments and procedures according to policies on nursing and anesthesia staff availability, patient needs and physician’s block time.
• Coordinates surgical preoperative appointment schedule with clinical preoperative activates.
• Maintains schedule according to procedure and physician’s time and staffing requirements.
• Coordinates schedule assessing time and equipment availability; identifies conflicts and adjusts schedule as needed.
• Prepares appointment schedule and Surgery Schedule for review by the Operating Room Supervisor so that adjustments may be made as required.
• Assumes clerical duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• May open and distribute mail according to Facility policy.
• May prepare bank deposits following Facility cash controls.
• Coordinates obtaining diagnostic tests and places diagnostic test reports in appropriate section of patient medical record.
• May perform duties of the admitting registration and/or insurance verification as needed.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

NueHealth is seeking a Scheduler in Oswego Township, IL to coordinate preoperative appointments and surgical procedures with patients and physicians. You will verify insurance, pre-certify cases, and ensure schedules align with facility policy and staff availability.

Strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential for success on-site with our operating room team.