- Responsible for coordinating and scheduling patients for all in-patient and outpatient surgical procedures for the Ear, Nose and Throat Department for both Children's Hospital in Lawrenceville and Children's North Surgery Center in Wexford.
- Answer and respond to all incoming telephone inquiries and/or CHP Cerner messages regarding surgery.
- Obtain pre-certification and/or referral prior to the date of the procedure.
- Work directly with department to troubleshoot procedural and operations issues.
- 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 or surgery center.
- 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.
- Ensure that informed consents are signed.
- 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.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
- Act as liaison between patient and referring physicians.
- Coordinate and track internal and external marketing efforts.
- Attend and schedule department meetings.
- 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.
- Strong organization, time management and interpersonal skills.
- Tact and diplomacy are necessary in dealing with physicians, patients and their families and other employees.
- Ability to deal compassionately and professionally with patients is essential.
- Work independently and possess sound decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of insurance regulations, specifically Medicare, BC/BS, managed care plans and workers compensation carriers regarding scheduling and approval of surgical procedures.
- Ability to prioritize work demands.
- Ability to consistently maintain confidentiality with regards to all job assignments and related information.
- Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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Surgery Scheduler, Pediatric - Pittsburgh, United States - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Description
UPMC Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology is seeking a Full-Time Surgery Scheduler to work at their Children's Hospital location.
We are a unique subspecialized division that will present rewarding opportunities to work with various departments across UPMC Children's with a diverse team committed to growth and providing the best pediatric patient care.
Purpose:
Coordinate and schedule patients for in-patient and outpatient surgical procedures. Assist the surgeon and the administrator in promoting, developing and monitoring all aspects of operations.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC has a Center for Engagement and Inclusion that is charged with executing leading-edge and next-generation diversity strategies to advance the organization's diversity management capability and its national presence as a diversity leader.
This includes having Employee Resource Groups, such as PRIDE Health or UPMC ENABLED (Empowering Abilities and Leveraging Differences) Network, which support the implementation of our diversity strategy.
Surgery Scheduler, Pediatric professionals in Pittsburgh
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Sarah Polantz
Senior Professional Staff Nurse, Expert