Surgical Scheduler-Neurosurgery BWMC & UMMS

Under general supervision, schedules all division surgeries and incidental testing. Ensures that all primary care referrals are handled according to practice and payer guidelines. Ensures that referral and pre-authorization activities are undertaken in order to provide maximum patient and provider satisfaction and maximum reimbursement; and other duties as assigned.Candidate must encompass the following Core Values:Patients first, togetherAlways do the right thingLeave it better than you found itDrive at masteryEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED)Two years related medical office experienceAccurate data entry skillsCurrent knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and preauthorization.Knowledge of IDX or similar computerized billing systemKnowledge of ICD-9 and CPT codingGeneral understanding of back office operationsStrong customer service skillsPC proficiencyMedical terminology preferredEssential FunctionsSchedules surgical cases daily following specified clinical and time allocation guidelines via automated scheduling systems through telephone contact with physicians’ offices, fax, website retrieval, or personally with the physician and/or resident; uses manual systems in the event of automated system downtime.Interprets clinical requirements to effectively manipulate the schedule continually to achieve optimum placement of cases, customer satisfaction, and accurate patient charging.Collaborates daily with the appropriate Nursing personnel and respective staff to coordinate surgical schedule to provide optimum use of the operating rooms and facilities.Proactively communicates with the appropriate staff regarding special requests for personnel, equipment and facilities; scheduling conflicts arising from resource requests are resolved with management staff to ensure resource availability and optimum use of the facilities before finalizing schedules.Qualifications ExperienceRequired:

2 yearsMedical knowledge & background required, surgical scheduling experience preferred.

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