Office Surgery Scheduler Jobs

OFFICE SURGERY SCHEDULER

Podiatry

Edward-Elmhurst Medical Group

Part-time, DAYs - Benefits Eligible

Monday 8-4:30, Tuesday 8-3:30, Wednesday 8-1pm, Thursday 8-4:30

Location: Naperville, must be willing to float to Lombard & Elmhurst as needed

• Enters referrals in computer system and sends to Managed Care for authorization.
• Schedules surgical procedures based on available time slots, patients' availability, physicians' orders, and type and length of time required to surgery. Attempts to accommodate physicians by scheduling multiple procedures on a single day if possible.
• Contacts referred patients for surgical consults and schedules appointments.
• Forwards documentation to financial counselors for prior authorizations.
• Reschedules surgical procedures by contacting physicians and surgical center when required due to change in patients' availability, equipment problems, conflicting schedules and the like. Coordinates with surgical center site. Reschedules surgical procedures as soon as possible.
• Verifies patient demographics and insurance information
• May perform related clerical duties including typing, photocopying, and filing as time permits or work load requires.
• Informs patient/family of surgery process and assists with any questions. Defers to clinical staff for clinical questions.
• Collaborates with physician offices from other departments to obtain referrals, medical clearances and pertinent diagnostic and lab test.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

High School Diploma or GED, Medical terminology or previous experience in healthcare setting, ability to communicate using both written and verbal skills. Proficiency with organizational and interpersonal skills. Analytical skills in order to maintain and modify the scheduling module.

One Year Of EPIC Experience Preferred.

Edward-Elmhurst Medical Group, creating one of the largest healthcare provider groups in the Chicago area.

• Nearly 400 physicians representing 25 specialties
• More than 650 clinicians including hospital-based and ambulatory providers, and those from Linden Oaks Medical Group
• 50 locations serving 26 communities throughout Cook, DuPage, DeKalb, Kane, Kendall and Will counties.

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