Procedure Scheduler - NHMP NW Plastic Surgery Westport, CT

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Procedure Scheduler - NHMP NW Plastic Surgery located in Westport, CT - Full time, 40‑hours per week, variable 8‑hour shifts between 8:30am - 5:00pm.

M anages the scheduling and rescheduling of intricate clinical and high‑profitable procedures which equate to 4,000 surgeries annually, 2,000 endoscopy cases, and 300 EP services. Provides advanced level clerical and administrative support and coordinates the patient care activities for physician practice operations. Schedules and manages pre‑operative testing, post‑op appointments, and manages the approval process for self‑pay patients needing surgery and procedures.

• Coordinates and schedules appointments and obtains authorizations for testing, referrals, surgical procedures, hospital procedures, hospital admissions.
• Reconciles money and financial reports for daily office deposit.
• Coordinates and maintains physician schedules including meetings, teaching, inpatient rounding.
• Completes audits and assists with tracking and reporting of information as needed.
• Schedules and re‑schedules as needed, high‑end procedures and/or surgeries.
• Manages monthly/yearly schedules as related to hospital block times and OR coordination.
• Daily contact with Financial Clearance Department to assist patients with prior authorizations, self‑pay packages, and payment options.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required: High School Diploma/GED; MS Outlook, Excel, data entry, excellent communication (verbal and written), medical office experience.
Minimum Experience: three years.
Desired: Medical procedure scheduling.

Salary Range: $18.13 – $34.50 hourly (pay per years of relative experience).

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