Surgery Scheduler, Center for Women's Health (Springfield)
Location: Springfield Tennessee
Description: Vanderbilt University is at present looking to employ Surgery Scheduler, Center for Women's Health (Springfield) right now, this position will be placed in Tennessee. For complete informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Coordinate with patients, physicians and operating room to schedule surgeries. Obtain pr! ecertifications from insurance companies prior to surgery. Consult with patients pre-operatively and post-operatively to discuss financial obligations and instructions, as directed by physician.
Key Functions and Expected Performances:
Coordinate surgery schedule with patient, physician and operating room.
Consult with patient presenting time and day availability and coordinate time with physician and operating rooms.
Arrange and schedule pre-operative test for patient.
Give patient detailed information regarding dates, time scheduled and necessary instructions, as directed by physicians.
Contact patient to remind of post-operative instructions, as directed by physicians.
Maintains operating room schedule.
Verify patient eligibility and coverage for procedure and obtain precertifications.
Obtain precertification or proper insurance approval prior to surgical procedures.
Notify and fo! rward paperwork for insurance certification to Billing Office ! and obtain additional paperwork if needed for compliance.
Responds to written and telephone inquiries from carriers regarding surgeries.
Posts all surgical charges for procedures into system.
Counsels patients regarding potential financial obligations and obtains information about patient insurance coverage.
Perform clerical duties to support the surgery scheduling function.
Provide support and necessary information to physicians regarding scheduling and patient information.
Receive and screen calls relating to problems that may arise due to date changes and any reasons for cancellation.
Forward paperwork to secretaries to place on appropriate doctor's calendar.
Contact appropriate sources for emergency surgeries in a timely and efficient manner.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, non-exempt position (40 hours per week).
Hourly rate is dependent upon education and ! experience.
Background screens will be performed and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation.
Vanderbilt is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer
Basic Qualifications
This position requires a High school graduate or GED and 4 years of experience or the equivalent.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Vanderbilt University.
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This position starts available on: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 04:08:21 GMT
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