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UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to support the Gynecological Oncology department!

**This position will work Monday through Friday, 7am to 4:30pm. This role offers hybrid work flexibility with 1-2 days remote weekly!** _Hours are subject to change based on business needs._

The Surgery Scheduler coordinates and schedules patients for in-patient and outpatient surgical procedures. This role will assist the surgeon and the administrator in promoting, developing, and monitoring all aspects of operations.

Responsibilities:

+ Coordinate and monitor patient follow-up through the Refract Tracker and EPIC.

+ Prepare and forward all necessary admission reservations/requisitions, including demographics and insurance information to hospitals.

+ Coordinate cases and communicates with hospital personnel to obtain approval for hospital admissions.

+ Discuss and coordinate financial arrangements before surgery including the collection of pre-payments.

+ Ensure that informed consent is signed.

+ Provide patients with pre- and postoperative instruction according to service specific guidelines.

+ Coordinate patient education seminars and schedule physicians accordingly.

+ Collect data for the research study.

+ Schedule pre-screening exams, diagnostic testing, post-operative appointments, and surgical cases for all patients.

+ Ensure all billing and insurance information is current and accurate.

+ Obtain pre-certification and/or referral before the date of the procedure.

+ Coordinate and track internal and external marketing efforts.

+ Attend and schedule department meetings.

Answer and respond to all incoming telephone inquiries regarding surgery and provides educational material, both verbally and through printed materials.

+ High school diploma or equivalent required.

+ Completion of a medical assisting program or 2-4 years’ experience in a medical field.

+ Previous scheduling experience preferred.

+ Proficiency in medical terminology preferred.

+ General knowledge of computer software and practice management databases is preferred.

+ Knowledge of the Epic practice management programs preferred.

+ Previous experience in block OR scheduling and insurance verification and prior authorization.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.