Surgery Scheduler
Jacksonville, FL - USA
Job Summary
Nemours is seeking a Surgery Scheduler in Jacksonville FL
Primary Function
This position is responsible for scheduling surgical procedures for assigned physician(s). Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring safe accurate and timely collection and submission of necessary surgical documentation coordinates with external operating rooms ASC etc to ensure the patients are appropriately scheduled for surgeries and/or procedures.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates the clinic and surgery schedules for the providers to ensure no conflicts exist.
- Maintain in compliance with all HIPPA compliance and patient safety regulations for Nemours as well as our partners.
- Coordinates surgery schedule with internal and external operating rooms.
- Submits surgical clearances for the purpose of patient scheduling into the OR.
- Submits all necessary information to the pre-certification team to ensure appropriate insurance coverage is obtained prior to surgery/ procedure.
- Acts as the familys liaison between the surgical centers and clinical staff to ensure all education authorizations and post op appointments are provided.
- Schedules outpatient and inpatient surgery procedures and testing for patients.
- Must have the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
- Regular attendance is required.
- Good communication and documentation skills are required.
Job Requirements:
High School Diploma
6 months to 1 year of job-related experience required.
Epic Experience required
Medical terminology preferred
Previous surgery scheduling experience preferred
Key Skills
About Company
Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware an ... View more