Scheduler - Dublin Surgery Center

Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduling all outpatient surgeries and procedures as requested by the physician or the physician’s office staff.
• Responsible for obtaining and adding patient demographics and insurance information into the billing system.
• Responsible for contacting payers to verify patient benefits and obtain necessary authorization.
• Coordinates efforts with the Director of Nursing to ensure availability of needed equipment, requested staff, and/or ancillary services.
• Prepares and distributes the daily surgery schedule to the Nursing Managers, RNs, Pre‑Op and PACU Nurse and Technicians, Business Office Manager.
• Responsible for capturing complete and accurate clinical, demographic and insurance information on patients scheduled at the surgery center.
• Responsible for communicating to the Director of Nursing, and other appropriate employees, for same day and next day add‑on cases.
• Responsible for communicating any potential scheduling conflicts to the Director of Nursing.
• Promptly communicates any patient problems to the Business Office Manager and/or Director of Nursing.
• Maintains positive communications with the medical staff members and their office personnel.
• Responsible for tracking cancellations.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining and releasing block time.
• Responsible for preparing daily bank deposits for monies received at the surgery center.
• Cross‑training to cover the front desk for lunches, breaks, and extended absences of the Receptionist/Admitting Clerk. The Scheduler shall also be cross trained in medical records, chart preparation, collections, and patient account advocacy duties.
• Perform other clerical duties as directed by the Business Office Manager.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum one (1) year scheduling experience in an ambulatory surgery facility, acute‑care hospital, or doctor’s office
• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Ability to meet deadlines

USD $20.00/Hr. USD $26.00/Hr.