Structural OR Scheduling Coord Clinics

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

The OR Scheduling Coordinator Clinic schedules patient surgeries at various places. This includes obtaining accurate surgical orders from providers, completing necessary paperwork, coordinating schedules with hospitals and physicians, and informing patients of surgery dates and times.

• Advise the patient on all important pre‑ and post‑operative instructions, such as food, fluid, and medication intake and restrictions before surgery. Confirm important health information, such as allergies and current medications, before giving instructions.
• Schedule and obtain pre‑op evaluations and surgical clearance documentation from requested physicians or surgeons prior to the surgery date, per protocol.
• Enter surgery appointments under the patient’s appointment desktop. Ensure all insurance information is loaded accurately, attached to the visit, and verified. Attach authorization information to the appointment.
• Document phone calls to patients about surgery scheduling. Scan all scheduling documentation through the media manager. Schedule important appointments with attached authorizations.
• Perform precertification and verification of surgical benefits with insurance companies.
• Maintain and monitor surgical block time to keep utilization high. Advise surgeons of unused time and release it to prevent loss. Adjust schedules to use time from cancellations and accommodate emergency procedures.

• Previous experience in health care revenue cycle preferred.
• Good listening and communication skills with professional and respectful telephone etiquette.
• Able to operate basic office equipment (e.g., computer, fax, copier, scanner, and telephone).
• Able to multi‑task.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent data entry, numeric, typing and computer navigation skills.
• Able to demonstrate precision and flexibility.

• Education:
  
  H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Experience:
  
  2 Years of Experience