Surgical Scheduler Urology, Albany
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Job Location:
Albany, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 41136 - 57590
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department/Unit:
HBD - Surgery UrologyWork Shift:
Day (United States of America)Salary Range:
$41136.28 - $57590.79Surgical Scheduler Albany NYUrology Office
Work Schedule: Monday Friday
Welcome to Albany Medical Center providing excellent care to our community each day. We have an exciting opportunity for healthcare employees looking to join our Back Office team as a Surgical Scheduler.
An ideal candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment both independently and on a team. Can efficiently and accurately utilize all scheduling systems while successfully managing their physicians clinical schedules as well as surgical schedules. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) Monday Friday during normal business hours of 8:00AM-4:30PM.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Greet patients in a prompt courteous and professional manner
- Initiate surgical booking process as instructed by physician via flow sheet or surgical task
- Compile surgical packets for booking. (Containing booking sheet check list pre-op orders consent form pre-admission form and prior auth.) Some variances on packets per physician preference patient age and location of surgery.
- In coordination with the surgeon ensure consents are complete.
- Obtain release of information to complete disability/FMLA paperwork as needed also Out of Work/School notes. Work with nursing staff to complete if there are questions or concerns.
- Be knowledgeable with state and government agencies to provide proper consents for patients who are wards of the state; work with facilities to obtain proper consents from patient proxies.
- Schedule pre-surgical appointments for patients who need clearance and make sure clearances are sent to the appropriate places.
- Interact with a diverse patient population
- Communicate timely with all parties including surgeon patient OR insurance company to ensure confirmation of the date of surgery as well as all appropriate surgical clearances are obtained
- Coordinate OR time/date with equipment rep if needed.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
- 2-3 years office experience or one year of related experience in a medical practice - preferred
- Experience using an electronic health record and Microsoft Office a plus.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a high patient volume unit.
- Ability to learn and utilize resources.
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to review information and draw appropriate conclusions.
- Good judgement and ability to problem solve; escalate issues as needed.
- Strong teamwork skills and work ethic.
Salary Range: $18.53/hr - $26.15/hr
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center its patients affiliates and partners including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a need to know and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Key Skills
- Employee Orientation
- Operational Risk Management
- Primavera
- Computer Skills
- Primavera P6
- Medical office experience
- Medical Terminology
- Schedule Management
- Production Planning
- Microsoft Project
- Medical Scheduling
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Albany Medical Colllege is one of the oldest medical colleges in the country, associated with one of the largest medical centers in NYS. Visit AMC.edu today!
