Surgery Scheduler, Spine Institute; Larkspur​/Novato​/Petaluma)

Position: Surgery Scheduler, Spine Institute, (Larkspur/Novato/Petaluma), Full-Time, Days
Location: Northern

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** Company:
** Prima Medical Foundation dba Marin Health Medical Network
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* Work Shift:

** Day Shift (United States of America)
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
* * Job Description

Summary:

** The Surgery Scheduler maintains physician’s clinics and surgery schedules, provides direct assistance to physicians, and manages communication and correspondence directly with staff, patients, physicians and the Practice Leader. The Surgery Scheduler also maintains exceptional communication with local hospital and outpatient facilities.
** Job Requirements, Prerequisites and

Essential Functions:

** Pay Range:  $27.83 - $33.40 - $38.96
** Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
**** Scheduling
* ** Making appointments for new and returning patients
* Scheduling surgeries, procedures and colonoscopies
* Maintaining physician schedules to assure efficient work flow
* Interfacing with Practice Leader regarding scheduling issues
** Direct assistance to physicians
*** Providing administrative assistance to physicians
* Obtaining necessary authorizations for surgeries, procedures and colonoscopies, if applicable
* Submitting clinical information to outside sources at request of doctor, i.e. medical records for consult referrals, surgery details, etc.
** Direct communication with patients
*** Answering incoming telephone calls and providing excellent customer service
* Providing new patients with patient packets for registration and prep information for surgeries, procedures and colonoscopies
* Greeting patients as the enter and leave the clinic in a welcoming, professional manner
* Sending letters to patients regarding surgery information
** Office Maintenance
*** Maintaining order in the waiting room throughout the day
* Keeping work area effectively in order and free from hazards
* Maintain exam rooms as needed
* Report facility problems immediately
** General
* ** Remains professional, calm, and effective in emergent or high-pressure situations
* Act as a team player with all staff members
* Perform all other duties as required or assigned.
* As a key responsibility, you will lead projects focused on establishing standardized scheduling practices organization-wide.
* This position may require working in multiple locations.
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* Qualifications:

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* Education:

*** High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required.
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* Experience:

*** At least two years of related medical office experience
* Prior referral and authorization experience
* Demonstrated punctuality, reliability, and professionalism
* Prior surgery scheduling experience preferred
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