Surgery Scheduler- Vision Institute, Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Employer: UPMC Senior Communities
Industry: Physician Services
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
The UPMC Vision Institute in Pittsburgh is hiring a full-time Surgery Scheduler. This is a Monday-Friday, daylight position. No evenings, weekends, or holidays. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced team with lots of potential to grow!

Responsibilities:
  • Work directly with the 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 communicate with hospital personnel to obtain approval for hospital admissions.
  • Discuss and coordinate financial arrangements before 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 schedule physicians accordingly.
  • Collect data for research studies.
  • 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 before 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 provide 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 is preferred.
  • Strong organization, time management, and interpersonal skills.
  • Tact and diplomacy are necessary in dealing with physicians, patients, their families, and other employees.
  • The 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 concerning 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

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Created: 2024-06-09
Reference: 6069152046
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Pittsburgh
ZIP: 15216

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