Surgery Scheduler, Pediatric
at UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 09 Jul, 2024 | USD 28 Hourly | 10 Apr, 2024 | N/A | Scheduling,Licensure,Time Management,Clearances,Care Plans,Access,Completion,Diplomacy,Interpersonal Skills,Medical Terminology,Confidentiality | No | No |
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Description:
SURGERY SCHEDULER, PEDIATRIC
Job ID: 6048817291
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Day Job
Facility: University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Department: 65651 POP16 ENT Pediatrics
Location: 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 17.88-28.17 USD
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of a medical assisting program or 2-4 years experience in a medical field.
- Proficiency in medical terminology preferred.
- General knowledge of computer software and practice management databases is essential.
- Knowledge of the Epic practice management programs preferred.
- Strong organization, time management and interpersonal skills.
- Tact and diplomacy are necessary in dealing with physicians, patients and their families and other employees.
- Ability to deal compassionately and professionally with patients is essential.
- Work independently and possess sound decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of insurance regulations, specifically Medicare, BC/BS, managed care plans and workers compensation carriers regarding scheduling and approval of surgical procedures.
- Ability to prioritize work demands.
- Ability to consistently maintain confidentiality with regards to all job assignments and related information.
- Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND CLEARANCES:
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Responsibilities:
PURPOSE:
Coordinate and schedule patients for in-patient and outpatient surgical procedures. Assist the surgeon and the administrator in promoting, developing and monitoring all aspects of operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for coordinating and scheduling patients for all in-patient and outpatient surgical procedures for the Ear, Nose and Throat Department for both Children’s Hospital in Lawrenceville and Children’s North Surgery Center in Wexford.
- Answer and respond to all incoming telephone inquiries and/or CHP Cerner messages regarding surgery.
- Obtain pre-certification and/or referral prior to the date of the procedure.
- Work directly with department to troubleshoot procedural and operations issues.
- Coordinate and monitor patient follow-up through the Refract Tracker and EPIC.
- Prepare and forward all necessary admission reservations/requisitions, including demographics and insurance information to hospitals or surgery center.
- Coordinate cases and communicates with hospital personnel to obtain approval for hospital admissions.
- Discuss and coordinate financial arrangements prior to surgery including the collection of pre-payments.
- Ensure that informed consents are signed.
- Provide patients with pre and postoperative instruction according to service specific guidelines.
- Coordinate patient education seminars and schedules physicians accordingly.
- Collect data for research study.
- Schedule pre-screening exams, diagnostic testing, post-operative appointments and surgical cases for all patients.
- Ensure all billing and insurance information is current and accurate.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
- Act as liaison between patient and referring physicians.
- Coordinate and track internal and external marketing efforts.
- Attend and schedule department meetings.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Health Care
Diploma
Proficient
1
Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA