Surgical Scheduler

Surgical Scheduler

Holyoke Medical Center, Operating Room, Holyoke, MA Administrative / Clerical Full Time, 40, day shift, 8 : 00 am-4 : 30 pm Salary : $20.27 - $30.69

Will coordinate and carry out all surgical scheduling functions. Will also support the director and staff and performs general administrative tasks, as needed. Will work effectively with office schedulers to maximize the surgeons productivity with regard to sequential scheduling of cases. Maintains current schedule of surgical cases for each provider and communicate to them in a timely fashion all last minute schedule changes and issues that could affect an upcoming case. Relays booking information to others who need to be aware of surgery booking in order to ensure that the appropriate resources are available. Obtains authorization for insurance coverage of a surgical case from the office or patient registration. Will schedule patients for pre-admission testing. Communicates in a timely fashion with other departments relative to surgical patient care needs. Accurately registers patients. Schedules patient appointments, staff meetings and physician activities. Maintains equipment and supplies used and to assist in reordering and restocking of appropriate supplies.

Requirements : High school diploma required. Two years of experience in a physicians office or similar environment. Experience in Spanish / English medical / health interpreting preferred. Experience working with Meditech MSM and working knowledge of ICD-9 and HCPC coding relative to surgery preferred.