Surgery Scheduler

Job Description

Description:

Oregon Vascular Specialists of Bend, OR is looking for a full-time experienced Surgery Scheduler to join our team! We are a busy vascular surgery practice with four surgeons. We are hoping to find someone with hospital surgery scheduling experience, as well as someone with experience obtaining prior authorizations. We promote a great team environment and are looking for someone who is positive, professional, willing to learn, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and is able to pick up new technology/computer programs quickly.

Compensation: Starting at $25.00/hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance/Vision insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance/Short Term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

No weekendsRequirements:

Responsibilities:

Managing procedure schedule for four physicians

Calling patients and confirming surgical procedures, providing basic instructions to patients (necessary lab orders, and notifies patients of changes)

Ensuring that required documents are received and correct documentation is in the patient’s record and sends H&P’s, ultrasounds, orders and proper documentation to surgical centers

Maintaining good communication with hospital OR surgery scheduling offices

Entering patients into the hospital Portal the day before surgeries including insurance information, CPT/ICD-10 codes, staffing needed, length of surgery, desired room, etc.

Coordinating insurance verification and pre-authorizations with insurance companies through online eligibility verification systems

Contacting Vendor Representatives as needed

Coordinating with other surgeons’ offices for scheduling co-surgeries

Other tasks as coordinated by the Practice Administrator

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

At least one year of surgery scheduling experience

Knowledgeable of insurance prior authorization process

Attentive to detail and superior organization skills

Efficient communication with OR and ASC staff

Proactive to keeping procedure line up full for the four physicians

Understands and abides by all HIPAA policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school education or equivalent.

Prior authorization / scheduling / insurance verification experience is required.

Must be competent in the use of basic office equipment including computer, printer, telephone and fax.

Experience with EHR / EMR - eClinical Works is preferable

Full-time