• Surgery Scheduler

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Join Our Team as a Full-Time Surgery Scheduler!

     

    Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? We are looking for a dedicated Surgery Scheduler to join our Radiation Therapy team! If you have previous scheduling experience, we welcome you to apply today! The Surgery Scheduler coordinates and schedules patients for in-patient and outpatient surgical procedures.

    Primary 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 prior to surgery including the collection of pre-payments.

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

    + Coordinate patient education seminars and schedules physicians accordingly.

    + Collect data for 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.

    + Act as liaison between patient and referring physicians.

    + Obtain pre-certification and/or referral prior to 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.

    + Proficiency in medical terminology preferred.

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

    + Knowledge of the Epic practice management programs preferred.

    + Knowledge of insurance regulations, specifically Medicare, BC/BS, managed care plans and workers compensation carriers regarding scheduling and approval of surgical procedures.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + Clearances with renewal:

    + Act 31, 33, 34, 73

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran