Scheduler - Surgery Coordinator, First
Description:
We are Hiring at Jewish Hospital
Location: 200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202
Shift Options: Full Time, First
About Us
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with seven hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and the Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Our Mission
As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
Maintain the surgery schedule, providing necessary information to patients and physicians.
Coordinate, register and schedule appointments for patients according to availability.
Conduct patient pre-certification on proper insurance approval for appointments and medical care.
Ensure all pre-operative required tests needed prior to surgery, are scheduled and completed.
Coordinate and ensure necessary equipment is ordered, room availability/scheduled, pre-surgery medication, etc. is arranged prior to scheduled procedure.
Communicate detailed information and answer patients' questions regarding surgery preparation instructions, arrival / departure instructions relative to procedure.
Schedule any necessary follow-up appointments, as directed by physicians.
Receive and screen calls relating to problems that may arise due to date changes and any reasons for cancellation.
Escalate non-routine issues to the practice manager or physician.
Perform other duties as assigned by the practice manager or physician.
Qualifications
Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):
High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience (required and preferred): 2 years related experience in a healthcare environment required.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
401K with Employer Match
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