Surgery Scheduler (Full-Time) Heart & Vascular Institute (UPMC Passavant)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Surgery Scheduler to support our Heart & Vascular Institute at the McCandless location.
Shift Details:
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Surgery Scheduler to support our Heart & Vascular Institute at the McCandless location.
Shift Details:
- Monday-Friday, primarily daylight hours
- 7a - 3:30p & 8a - 4:30p rotating
- No weekends or holidays
- Potential travel 25% to other locations
- Shift details will be further discussed during the interview.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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.
- Obtain pre-certification and/or referral prior to the date of the procedure.
- Coordinate and track internal and external marketing efforts.
- Attend and schedule department meetings.
- Answer and respond to all incoming telephone inquiries regarding surgery and provides educational material, both verbally and through printed materials.
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 34 with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Created: 2024-06-07
Reference: 6065679285
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Pittsburgh
ZIP: 15216
About UPMC Senior Communities
Founded in: 1893
Number of Employees: 110000
Website: https://www.upmc.com/
Career site: https://careers.upmc.com/
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