Surgical Scheduling Specialist

Capital-Health; Langhorne Gardens (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

FSA - Healthcare

Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a scheduling professional to coordinate OR and GI Endoscopy cases, obtain pre-certifications, and manage patient scheduling and records. This role requires nursing education and licensure, and experience in acute or outpatient settings.

The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, office staff, and insurance carriers to optimize throughput and patient care while maintaining compliance and accurate charting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• NJ or PA license based on primary state office location or multi-state compact license required.
• Must have applied for second out of state RN license within three months from date of hire.
• One year experience in an acute, urgent care or outpatient setting.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with OR and GI Endoscopy Unit to schedule cases, negotiating date and time, and avoiding resource conflicts.
• Coordinates special procedure needs with appropriate Organization departments and staff, as well as external resources.
• Gathers complete patient and procedure information. Schedules procedures and testing for patients at the hospital on a timely basis.
• Prepares and distributes schedules in accordance with established time frames.
• Works closely with physicians and office administration to schedule and maximize utilization of time.
• Obtains pre-certification and authorizations from various insurance carriers to facilitate maximum utilization and efficiency and minimal procedure-related problems.
• Completes referrals and pre-certifications for patients according to insurance requirements.
• Oversees the registration and checkout process and the handling of medical records to assure efficient flow of patients through the office.
• Plans daily schedule to maximize physician productivity in the practice.
• Coordinates hospital patient activity for doctors and billing company.
• Works directly with providers to implement provider scheduling to ensure maximum productivity.
• Coordinates scheduling of resources (e.g., exam rooms, equipment) to ensure appropriate resources for each provider.
• Develop and implement a practice-specific plan for the introduction and growth of the practice in the community.

Skills

Scheduling coordination

Pre-certifications

Medical records workflow

Patient service

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

AHA BLS

Job description

Capital Health is seeking a scheduling professional to coordinate OR and GI Endoscopy cases, obtain pre-certifications, and manage patient scheduling and records. This role requires nursing education and licensure, and experience in acute or outpatient settings.

The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, office staff, and insurance carriers to optimize throughput and patient care while maintaining compliance and accurate charting.