Surgery Scheduler - Hybrid - 132312

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 9/23/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 10/03/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Medical Office North (MON) Hillcrest, La Jolla and remote.DESCRIPTIONUnder the supervision of the Clinic Manager, the surgery coordinator is responsible for the coordination of surgery scheduling and surgery related issues. Schedules outpatient clinic appointments, related tests, procedures, and pre- and post-op appointments. Confirms referrals and authorizations are appropriate for the level of scheduled services. Functions as a liaison for patients, physicians, hospitals, and other departments regarding scheduling, authorization, and patient surgery preparation. Provides support for DME ordering and coordination of services. Determines patient problems and informs appropriate individuals of solutions and/or makes recommendations as appropriate. With the approval of the Clinic Manager, the Surgery Coordinator initiates and participates in improvement efforts which directly impact the practice. Other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSA minimum of three (3) years of related surgery scheduling experience in an ambulatory setting.Experience processing authorizations, referrals, and with financial oversight; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience and ability to work with electronic medical records and appointment scheduling.Ability to process and secure appropriate referral and authorization for services as needed.Ability to understand functions and responsibilities of clinical support units.Demonstrated understanding of the TAR process.Ability to articulate physician's areas of expertise.Understands and applies Cash Pay/Self Pay processes.Possess extensive knowledge and skills for practice in an Ambulatory setting.Proficient knowledge of MS Office.Must possess the ability to maintain diplomacy at all times when working with patients, physicians, co-workers, and other UC departments and staff.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience or training with Epic.Bilingual English/Spanish.SPECIAL CONDITIONSEmployment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call, and various locations based on business needs.Pay Transparency ActAnnual Full Pay Range: $54,664 - $67,944 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%).Hourly Equivalent: $26.18 - $32.54.Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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