Surgical Scheduling Coordinator II-OBGYN

Description

Responsible for scheduling of DAS and Ambulatory OR surgery / procedures cases on a daily basis for both adult and pediatric patients. S / he provides support to front office operations to ensure smooth flow of patient care but not limited to registration scheduling pre / post follow-up patient calls. Contact insurance providers to obtain preauthorization for surgical procedures and diagnostic testing. Actively participate in process improvement initiative to ensure the coordination of care.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the coordination of all OR surgeries and procedures.

Monitors front office workflow and make adjustment to ensure optimum delivery of service.

Responsible for the Verification of patient demographics and obtaining pre-certification from insurance carriers for all OR surgeries and procedures.

Responsible for obtaining patient medical clearance.

Resolve patient issues or answer questions regarding policies and procedures.

Places surgical confirmation calls 1 day in advance of scheduled surgery or procedure date.

Schedules post-op follow up visits with providers.

Liaison between referring physicians and surgeons for the communication of clinical data and to determine O.R. scheduling etc.

Trains and mentors other Surgical Scheduling Coordinator(s) or less senior staff within the unit.

Collects and distributes appropriate paperwork to internal and external parties to coordinate the surgeries.

Recording of hospital reservation and pre-admit data in CERNER system.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred
• Certificate in Medical Technology preferred
• Certificate in ICD-9 preferred
• Certificate in CPT coding preferred
• 3 years of scheduling experience with 2 years of experience in a clinical setting preferably in a medical practice environment

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $23.01 - $34.52 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors including experience education and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses / incentive differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Non-Bargaining Unit 843 - Obs / Gyn Reproductive Science - ISM Icahn School of Medicine

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Aseptic Technique,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Anatomy Knowledge,Basic Life Support,Computer Skills,Physiology Knowledge,Military Experience,Suturing,Medical Terminology,Sterile Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 23 - 34