Job Description
Responsible for assisting physician in scheduling surgeries and other related technical and clinical support as required
Position Responsibilities/Standards General - Attend department, clinic or company meetings as required
- Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
- Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow staff members
- Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
- Attend required annual in-service programs
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all company policies and procedures.
Specific Duties - Perform the duties of Surgery Scheduler to include:
- Conducting pre-op meetings with patients to complete all documentation and consents
- Educating patients as to procedure locations, time, and logistics
- Coordinating activities with ASC's and hospitals
- Conducting follow-up scheduling and physical therapy appointments
- Assist clinical team with coordinating and facilitating outreach to colleges, high schools, PCPs, professional teams and athletes
- Serve as a contact resource for trainers, coaches, athletes, and coordinators
- Assist with physical therapy requests, off-work requests, and school notes
- Facilitate scheduling of outpatient testing
- Maintain physician's schedules at participating ASCs and hospitals. Working closely with the outside facility coordinators
- Stay current on insurance guidelines and pre-certification processes
- Work with vendors to ensure coordination of surgical equipment and hardware
- Maintain current ASC and hospital consents, pre-op guidelines, and orders
- Manage all patient calls in a timely manner
- Work in multiple programs to coordinate surgeries, office visits and physician schedules
- Other duties as assigned
Job Tags
Flexible hours,