Surgery Scheduler Job at Little Rock Eye Clinic, LLP, Little Rock, AR

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  • Little Rock Eye Clinic, LLP
  • Little Rock, AR

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Description

Surgery Coordinator oversees the administrative operations for surgery. Position requires utilization of clinical knowledge to schedule appropriate procedures/surgeries per provider's orders. The Surgery Coordinator must be able to respond to both written and oral correspondence regarding scheduling changes/cancellations in a timely, accurate manner. Individual must be organized and able to manage demanding workload with accuracy. High school diploma or equivalent, as well as relevant experience in the field This experience may include administrative medical experience of any kind, including prior work specifically as a surgery scheduler. Must enjoy serving patients and possess a great attitude.

  • Schedules office and hospital based medical procedures, for patients with appropriate provider and time/location slot, utilizing appropriate scheduling code.
  • Schedules diagnostic and imaging tests to be completed at PMG.
  • Schedules office and hospital based medical procedures, tests and imaging ensuring available time is utilized to maximum efficiency.
  • Interfaces with appropriate vendor staff to ensure all necessary equipment will be on site for office and hospital based procedures, including scheduling with contracted anesthesia groups.
  • Interfaces with appropriate hospital staff to ensure a cohesive working relationship in providing patient care serves
  • Enters notes/special instructions needed for scheduling in the electronic medical record.
  • Effectively utilizes clinical knowledge when determining if appointment is consistent with the diagnosis/indications indicated by the provider.
  • Completes accurate documentation of informed consent with patients for procedures and surgeries as needed.
  • Provides accurate, detailed information to patients regarding test preparations, time of patients scheduled arrival, and any other directional information needed; takes appropriate action in responding to questions from patients.
  • Confirms patient’s insurance provider and either obtains prior authorization or communicates need for prior authorization to appropriate parties as needed.
  • Ensures patients have proper medical clearance and pre-surgical testing as needed. • Completes pre-procedure phone calls and confirms appointment times with patients via telephone.
  • Ensures completion of assessment for advance directive, including DNR when applicable.
  • Reviews discharge instructions with patients and ensures proper follow-up appointments are scheduled at the time the procedure is scheduled.
  • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that organizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent, as well as relevant experience in the field is required. This experience may include administrative medical experience of any kind, as well as prior work, specifically as a surgery scheduler. Must enjoy assisting patients and possess a positive attitude.

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