Patient Surgery Scheduling Coordinator at VCU Health

Richmond, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scheduling, Customer Service, Medical Terminology, Insurance Verification, Preauthorization, CPT Coding, ICD-9 Coding, Appointment Coordination, Problem Solving, Communication, Calendar Management, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Adaptability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Patient Surgery Scheduling Coordinator, Department of Otolaryngology We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Patient Surgery Scheduling Coordinator to join our dynamic Department of Otolaryngology. In this crucial role, you will be the primary point of contact for patients and physicians, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for all surgical procedures across diverse subspecialties. Key Responsibilities include coordinating and scheduling surgical procedures for multiple faculty physicians across various facilities, managing complex calendars, optimizing operating room block time utilization, prior Authorization and insurance verification and collaborating closely with surgeons, nursing staff, and billing departments to ensure smooth patient flow, resolve scheduling conflicts, and facilitate timely communication. The Surgery Scheduling Coordinator coordinates and schedule appointments for surgeries and follow-up appointments for multiple physicians at multiple sites (VCUHS ACC, Main OR, Stony Point and Southside Regional). This job is responsible for preauthorization/precertification of all surgeries for assigned physicians at all patient locations. The Pt Surgery Scheduling Coordinator responds to all inquiries from patients, insurance carriers and PCP’s by telephone and/ or written correspondence using quality customer service. This role works with department billing staff to investigate all denials, and with assistance from providers, resubmits appeals as necessary. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of two (2) years experience in a medical office/acute care setting to include the use of medical terminology, customer service and appointment scheduling Minimum of three (3) years experience with third party medical insurance, HMO and managed care Experience PREFERRED: Four (4) years previous experience in surgery scheduling Previous experience with CPT and ICD-9 coding for medical claims processing Work experience using electronic medical billing/order entry/registration systems. Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent Education/training PREFERRED: Associate Degree in Business Management or closely related field from an accredited program Independent action(s) required: Maintains master schedules for each physician by scheduling surgery cases and managing departmental block time. Able to use judgment and critical thinking skills to ensure minimal disruption and optimal use of block time. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: N/A Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged sitting Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. Who We Are Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all: • One college and four health sciences schools • An academic medical center • A Level I trauma center • One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia • The region’s only full-service children’s hospital • More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties • With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.

Responsibilities

The Patient Surgery Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and scheduling surgical procedures for multiple physicians across various facilities. This includes managing complex calendars, optimizing operating room utilization, and ensuring smooth communication among patients, surgeons, and staff.