Scheduler Ambulatory Surgery Center
Scheduler Ambulatory Surgery Center
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Job Description
Job Type: Fulltime
Position Summary:
The Scheduler plays a critical role in coordinating and optimizing the daily scheduling of surgical procedures within our outpatient ambulatory surgery center. This position requires exceptional communication organizational and multitasking skills to ensure efficient surgery scheduling patient satisfaction and adherence to clinical and regulatory protocols. A high attention to detail and excellent computer proficiency is a must.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and schedule surgical procedures for multiple physicians in accordance with facility guidelines and availability.
- Obtain all necessary information for each case including patient demographics insurance details and surgical requirements.
- Enter and maintain accurate data in the scheduling system (e.g. EHR EMR scheduling software).
- Enter all key appointment details accurately into the HST system this includes demographics surgical details and anesthesia preferences. Ensuring completeness and compliance with scheduling protocols.
- Communicate effectively with surgeons anesthesia providers clinical staff and patients to confirm scheduling logistics.
- Ensure preoperative testing and clearances are completed and documented prior to surgery.
- Verify insurance eligibility and benefits; coordinate prior authorizations if necessary.
- Notify patients of surgical dates arrival times preoperative instructions and any documentation required.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and all other regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to resolve conflicts and scheduling issues proactively.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree preferred.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in medical scheduling preferably in a surgical or outpatient setting.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and surgical procedures.
- Proficient in EMR/EHR systems and Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook).
- Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fastpaced environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
- Knowledge of insurance verification and precertification processes.
- Bilingual skills a plus.
Work Environment:
This role is performed in a clinical office and administrative setting. Occasional patient interaction may occur. The Scheduler may be required to sit for extended periods and use standard office equipment.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color creed sex religion marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition parental status sexual orientation veteran status genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation benefits training promotions transfers layoffs our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multicultural organization.
Employment Type
Full Time
