Surgery Scheduler - Fondren

Job DetailsJob Location: Pearland, TX 77584Job Summary

The Surgery Scheduler schedules all surgical procedures and assures that all of the appropriate clinical and insurance coding information is collected for the surgery schedule. Scheduler receives requests to schedule procedures from physician offices and schedules the procedure according to established guidelines. Scheduler provides accurate information so that all departments may view daily, and maintains open communication with hospital departments and physician offices regarding schedule changes.

Duties

1. Schedules surgery procedures using EMR

1. Answers the phones in a professional and courteous manner

1. Completes post-op data entry in a timely and accurate manner

1. Completes statistical reports per established timeline and format

1. Posts surgical charges on a daily basis per established guidelines

1. Completes daily surgical schedule and distributes as appropriate

1. Produces and distributes daily surgical log

1. Assures appropriate coordination with other practice / hospital departments when special surgical needs occur

1. Other duties as assigned

QualificationsQualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent is required

1. Two years previous surgery scheduling experience in a health care environment is required (e.g., physician office, clinic or hospital)

1. Experience in customer service is very desirable

1. Hospital registration or admitting experience is desirable

1. Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with medical diagnostic procedures, and health care billing and authorization is required

1. Must be able to type 40+ wpm (without error)

1. Strong computer skills. Familiar with Excel, Word, Windows

1. Must have excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented

1. Must be able to multask

1. Must be highly skilled in verbal communication, problem solving, prioritization and organization

1. Knowledge of HIPAA/Confidentiality

1. Must be able to maintain composure during high stress occasions

1. Must establish and maintain constructive working relationships with patients, patient family members, coworkers, supervisors, managers, doctors, and any other contacts made during the course of conducting business and while on Fondren premises.

Lifting Requirements

This position requires periods of extensive sitting and phone work. It also requires other repetitive motions (e.g., bending, stooping, twisting, walking, standing, reaching overhead, pushing or pulling).

Manual dexterity is required, as is the ability to concentrate on detail in the midst of other activity.