Trinity Health·Waterbury, Connecticut
Responsible for scheduling surgical procedures, pre- and postoperative visits, and coordinating the surgeons' OR and ambulatory practice schedules. The role involves managing pre-authorizations, capturing patient demographics, and collaborating with hospital departments to ensure seamless patient care.
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You would be responsible for scheduling surgical procedures, including, pre and postoperative visits under the direction of the provider.
Responsible for maintaining proper provider schedules and coordinating surgeries in accordance with provider templates.
In addition, the employee will be responsible for coordinating the surgeons’ OR schedule and aligning it with the ambulatory practice schedule to ensure there are no overlaps.
Responsible for working with multiple physician practices and Hospital departments.
What you will do: Complete any pre-authorizations and prior approvals from third party payers for all radiology and surgical procedures Capture patient information including demographic, diagnosis, procedure, insurance and physician Maintain proper provider schedules and coordinate surgeries in an efficient manner Adjust schedule template to accurately reflect surgeons' clinical time Confirm electronic health record and outlook schedules match and accurately reflect the surgeon’s daily schedule Obtain pre-surgical testing, arrangements and reporting to pre-admission testing Schedule procedures in an appropriate time period as it relates to the patient’s diagnosis and urgency of the surgery Coordinate exchanges of information between physicians in the group, outside groups, and Saint Francis Hospital as it pertains to the surgical cases Review discharge instructions with patients and ensure proper follow-up appointments are scheduled at the time the procedure is scheduled Collaborate with Medical Practice Assistants within the office to coordinate aftercare and services required with outside facilities
High School diploma or equivalent, Associate's preferred Surgical scheduling experience, proficient knowledge of Medical Terminology required; previous experience working in a surgeon's practice, preferred. Requires a good understanding of surgical procedures. Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills to work effectively to maintain an accurate OR schedule. Must have the ability to work within deadlines and in fast paced environment with excellent prioritization skills. Pay Range: $18.70 - $28.05
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate degree preferred. Candidates must have surgical scheduling experience and proficiency in medical terminology.
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