Procedure Scheduler- Pain Management​/Day Shift

Position: Procedure Scheduler- Pain Management (Full Time/Day Shift)
** Description*
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HOURS:

Full Time 40 hours a week
- Day shift

A Brief Overview

The Procedure Scheduler schedules patients for surgery or specialty procedures, maintains an understanding of the procedures being performed, and schedules each procedure in accordance with the operating and/or managing physician's schedule.

What you will do

+ Schedules patient procedures in accordance with the operating physician's, surgical assistants, and/or other specialists' schedules.

+ Obtains necessary pre-authorizations for all procedures.

+ Assists in the preparation of procedure orders.

+ Ensures that all patient consents are available in the chart prior to the day of the procedure.

+ Reviews pre procedure checklist to verify all required tests are completed prior to the procedure.

+ Maintains knowledge of the various procedures performed and associated medical coding in order to accurately schedule procedure with associated equipment and supply needs.

+ Coordinates all procedure-related appointments for the patient i.e. pre-op teaching classes, post-op appointments, pre-op testing, and any additional follow up.

+ Assists in providing patients with pre-procedure instructions (i.e. time to arrive, food and drink intake instructions, etc).

+ Communicates any changes or cancellations in scheduled procedure times to patients and affected providers/facilities. Responsible for rescheduling procedures as necessary.

+ Assists with the coordination of physicians' procedure, the office, and meeting schedules as needed.

Qualifications

+ Req H.S. Diploma/GED High School diploma or equivalent required.

+ Req 3+ years Three (3 or) more years experience working in the medical field/medical office setting.

+ Pref 3+ years Three (3) or more prior years' experience working in a surgical office or as a surgical scheduler.

+ Pref Prior pre-authorization experience.

+ Pref Insurance pre-certification experience.

+ Pref Knowledge of CPT codes and ICD codes and their use.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission.

Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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