Job # 25340 Surgery Scheduler 

Acclivity Healthcare - Your personable, proven partner! 
Since 1999, Acclivity Healthcare has served the specialized recruiting and staffing needs of leading healthcare employers nationwide. Our clients range from independent physician practices to national healthcare systems and insurance providers. We are proud of our 18,000+ successful placements with quality-oriented organizations that recognize the value of better talent. 

Compensation and Schedule for the Surgery Scheduler 
Surgery Scheduler – Full-time, onsite, $20-$28 per hour, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Join a healthy, productive environment with great benefits! 

Required Qualifications of the Surgery Scheduler 
- 2+ years of experience in surgery and/or procedure scheduling required 
- High school diploma or GED required 
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen 

Responsibilities of the Surgery Scheduler 
- Assist the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments, and procedures as requested 
- Retrieve necessary equipment and supplies 
- Document clinically relevant findings in the patient's record according to hospital and clinical protocols 
- Complete hospital forms per protocol and perform follow-up actions as directed 
- Initiate orders according to time performance standards 
- Effectively utilize IDX downtime procedures as needed 
- Coordinate operating rooms, equipment, anesthesia, pre-op labs and imaging, authorizations, and physician schedule for surgeries 
- Gather and record financial and insurance information and ensure authorizations are obtained prior to the procedure/surgery 
- Make certain all initial consultations, pertinent notes, lab slips, radiology and pathology reports are appropriate for surgery scheduling 
- Instruct patients of tests and procedures, appointments, check-in locations and other general information in a professional and courteous manner and in accordance with policies and procedures 
- May coordinate hospital admissions and communicate with patient as appropriate 
- Accurately coordinate surgery in accordance with computer system protocol, CPT criteria, and regulatory guidelines and ensure completion of billing documentation 
- Respond to telephone messages and inform patients as needed 
- Schedule procedure appointments and immediately enter appointment date and time into the EMR and physician personal calendar 
- Know the physician's personal schedule and coordinate it with the clinical and surgical schedules 
- Retrieve authorization from insurance carrier for surgeries and office visits if applicable 
- Enter office and surgical appointments directly into Centricity 
- Coordinate referrals for patients through insurance and other physicians’ offices and schedule outpatient testing 
- Conduct reminder calls to all patients 
- Track incoming scans for film reviews for upcoming consultations or office visits 
- Assist other staff personnel during busy times or staff shortage 

About the Company 
This well-known and successful healthcare system has remained a symbol of quality for nearly 40 years. They are the 5th largest healthcare system in the nation, with more than 60,000 caregivers and staff who deliver excellent care to diverse communities in 21 states. This organization has won numerous awards as a top healthcare employer because of its excellent work environment and commitment to their employees’ growth and success. This organization has an immediate need for an experienced Surgery Scheduler with excellent customer service skills to join their team!