Surgery Scheduler - Pain Medicine - Acworth at 5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC

Acworth, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scheduling, Surgery Scheduling, Prior Authorization, Epic, Customer Service, Communication, Organizational Skills, Insurance Carrier Knowledge, Pre-certification Knowledge, Computer Skills, Medical Terminology, Telephone Etiquette, Flexibility, Clerical Procedures, Independent Judgment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The Scheduler functions under the direction of the Practice/Office Manager and Director of Practice Operations. Responsible for performing a wide variety of clerical procedures that requires independent judgment and initiative. Knows the existing lines of communication and authority, handles communications properly and is dependable and cooperative. Works with staff and understands appropriate scheduling process, willing to learn procedures/patient preps. Assist physician's and office staff with scheduling issues in a timely manner. Handle heavy phone volume. Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Scheduling Duties * Scheduling surgeries * Post the surgery to the physicians calendar * Notify any vendors needed for the surgery * Coordinate any co-surgeries with other physicians offices * Obtaining prior authorization for surgeries * Completing all paper work associated with the surgeries * Faxing all paperwork associated with the surgery to the hospital as well as to the insurance company * Manage scheduling templates for the providers in Epic * Keeping the surgery calendar up to date and current * Review the schedule for double bookings and scheduling errors that need to be corrected * Review the records for all new patients requesting a new patient appointment and discuss these with physician/s to get a time frame that the patient needs * Reviewing the physicians schedule to appropriately schedule patients based on their medical condition * Complete forms and paper work for patients (FMLA, disability, etc.) and follow up with any additional information needed * Other duties as assigned Team Player * Assists other areas of Scheduling when needed. * Flexible with hours to meet the department needs. * Meets Service Recovery and Customer Service Guidelines as needed. * Provides appropriate telephone etiquette and scripting Mentoring, Training and Education * Assists in training new employees and assures proper documentation of training as needed. * Assists other areas of Scheduling when needed. * Understands existing lines of communication and authority, handles communications properly and is dependable and cooperative. * Communicate scheduling issues to patient, facility, and/or office staff. * Works well with Staff and understands appropriate department process. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma General or GED General Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 2 years experience working in a surgical office setting or medical scheduling Required Required Minimum Skills: Strong customer service skills, good communication and organizational skills. Basic insurance carrier and pre-certification knowledge and computer skills. Medical Terminology preferred. The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Responsibilities

The Scheduler is responsible for managing surgery scheduling, including posting surgeries to calendars, notifying vendors, coordinating co-surgeries, obtaining prior authorizations, and completing all associated paperwork. This role also involves managing provider scheduling templates in Epic and reviewing schedules for errors.