Surgical Scheduler

Job Overview

Surgical Scheduler – SB CLINICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT PLAN INC, Stony Brook Ophthalmology, UFPC – Commack, NY.

Schedule:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday. Pay: $22.17–$27.70 per hour.

Responsible for obtaining surgeries authorizations, scheduling H&P and pre‑admission testing, coordinating OR bookings, and maintaining documentation. Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

• Coordinate main operating room bookings and schedule specialized operating room equipment.
• Cross‑cover on ambulatory surgery.
• Obtain precertification and authorization for surgical procedures and medical clearance; review and validate patient insurance.
• Schedule patient’s history, physical and preadmission testing.
• Maintain paper files on scheduled surgeries.
• Answer phones and assist with light secretarial duties.
• Liaise between operating room, Ambulatory Surgery Center, attending staff, residents, NP/PA and reps.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

• High School diploma/GED.
• Two years of full‑time medical office experience.

• Knowledge of IDX, CERNER and computers.
• Knowledge of insurance authorization process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

This position is largely sedentary and requires the employee to remain stationary for a majority of the day. Additional demands outlined by management.

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