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HOPCo lists this Lead, Surgery Scheduler opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job TitleESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSCoordinates schedules of multiple resources, including outside facilities (i.e. providers, physical resources, and clinical staff schedules).Gathers pertinent information from insurance carriers, physicians to make certain the patient's financial obligation for services.Call patients to schedule surgery within 48 hours of the order being signed and schedule all pre-op and post-op appointments for the patient.Provides ongoing communication with patients regarding pre-certification, authorization, financial counseling, and scheduling process.During the financial counseling session, collects patients' responsibility via telephone or instructs patients to bring required payment to their Pre-op appointment.Communicates clinical instructions needed for appointments/procedures.Updates system for any changes or additions to the schedule.Accurately updates patient information in the practice management system and EMR.Ensures that canceled appointments and related ancillary appointments are canceled and communicated to all stakeholders.Send out and monitors fracture/spine report, deposit report, and AM metric report.Monitor's fax line.Monitors and answers questions from the Surgery Scheduling Teams chat.Assists with training new schedulers and retraining after process updates.Other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONHigh school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.EXPERIENCE5+ years of orthopedic surgery scheduling experience or 7+ years surgery scheduling experience in other specialties.REQUIREMENTSDemonstrated capabilities in training others.Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and the public and be capable of establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers.KNOWLEDGEKnowledge of insurance plans.Knowledge of computer systems.Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type patient information.SKILLSSkill in customer service and an understanding of HOPCo's AEIOU Behavioral Standards.Skill in communicating effectively with physicians, clinical staff, and the public.Skill in establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers.ABILITIESAbility to maintain patient confidentiality.Ability to communicate with upset and frustrated patients.Ability to obtain patient history and medical historyAbility to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks.ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONSNormal office environment.PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDSRequires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.Some bending and stretching are required.Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTSHOPCo Mission, Vision, and Values must be acknowledged and adhered toThis description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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phoenix, AZ, 85023, US
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