Description of Experienced Surgery Scheduler

We are looking for a full time, Experienced Surgery Scheduler for a busy OBGYN and Minimally Invasive Surgical Practice located in Orlando.  We offer a comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary. Please reference code 7690 when applying.   EOE

The Surgery Scheduler under the direction of the Office Manager is responsible for greeting, instructing, directing and scheduling patients. Responsibilities include scheduling surgical procedures, pre-admission testing, and posting of surgical charges.  Serves as a liaison between patient and medical support staff.

• Meets with patient to coordinate surgical date
• Review preoperative instructions: bowel preparation, no aspirin, etc.
• Registers patient and procedure with the appropriate hospital scheduling department
• oordinates cases requiring multi-specialty surgeons, utilization of an assistant surgeon, or physician assistant
• Correlates pre-admission testing and surgical clearance appointments
• Assists patients and families with Hospital information and hotel accommodations as needed
• Prepares patient chart orders for surgical RN
• Obtains authorization for hospital admission from patient’s insurance carrier
• Maintain and updates physicians surgical schedule coordinating patient procedures, meetings, and various appointments
• Coordination of surgical schedule with dictations for patient history and physicals
• Plans patient transfers from other facilities to Florida Hospital
• Updates patient account with hospital pre-certification number, admission date, and postoperative days to allow for the timely billing of claims
• Organizes information needed for appropriate billing to include operative, pathology, and CPT code sheets