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SalarySurgery Scheduler – Urology
Job ID: 5326616557
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Day Job
Facility: Pinnacle Health Medical Services – Specialty
Department: UPMC Urology of Central PA
Location: 815 Sir Thomas Court, Harrisburg, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 17.78-26.69 USD
Come Join our Team of Life Changers as a Surgery Scheduler.
After your initial training period you have the ability to work from home 4 days a week.
Purpose:
Coordinate and schedule patients for in-patient and outpatient surgical procedures. Assist the surgeon and the administrator in promoting, developing and monitoring all aspects of operations.
Responsibilities:
- Work directly with department to troubleshoot procedural and operations issues.
- Coordinate and monitor patient follow-up through the Refract Tracker and EPIC.
- Prepare and forward all necessary admission reservations/requisitions, including demographics and insurance information to hospitals.
- Coordinate cases and communicates with hospital personnel to obtain approval for hospital admissions.
- Discuss and coordinate financial arrangements prior to surgery including the collection of pre-payments.
- Ensure that informed consents are signed.
- Provide patients with pre and postoperative instruction according to service specific guidelines.
- Coordinate patient education seminars and schedules physicians accordingly.
- Collect data for research study.
- Schedule pre-screening exams, diagnostic testing, post-operative appointments and surgical cases for all patients.
- Ensure all billing and insurance information is current and accurate.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
- Act as liaison between patient and referring physicians.
- Obtain pre-certification and/or referral prior to the date of the procedure.
- Coordinate and track internal and external marketing efforts.
- Attend and schedule department meetings.
- Answer and respond to all incoming telephone inquiries regarding surgery and provides educational material, both verbally and through printed materials.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of a medical assisting program or 2-4 years experience in a medical field.
- Proficiency in medical terminology preferred.
- General knowledge of computer software and practice management databases is essential.
- Knowledge of the Epic practice management programs preferred.
- Strong organization, time management and interpersonal skills.
- Tact and diplomacy are necessary in dealing with physicians, patients and their families and other employees.
- Ability to deal compassionately and professionally with patients is essential.
- Work independently and possess sound decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of insurance regulations, specifically Medicare, BC/BS, managed care plans and workers compensation carriers regarding scheduling and approval of surgical procedures.
- Ability to prioritize work demands.
- Ability to consistently maintain confidentiality with regards to all job assignments and related information.
- Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
All clearances must be dated within 90 days of hire - Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Rewarding performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC.
Benefits
Providing assistance and security to meet the current and future needs of you and your family.
Work-Life Balance
Finding the ideal balance to manage the important elements in your life.
Development & Opportunities
Enhancing your career through continued learning opportunities and/or advancement.
Compensation
Receiving competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay.
Performance & Recognition
Rewarding performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC.
Benefits
Providing assistance and security to meet the current and future needs of you and your family.
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We’re committed to providing benefits that meet your needs and support your well-being in all areas of life.
- Earn over 5 Weeks of Paid Time Off Every Year
- Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
- Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Benefits that Matter to You
We’re committed to providing our employees with benefits that meet their needs and support their well-being in all areas of life.
- Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
- Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
- Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
- Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
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- 96,000+ Employees
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Expansive Opportunity
Where do you want to go with your career? Wherever it is, UPMC can take you there.
- 96,000+ employees
- 40 hospitals and 800+ doctors’ offices and outpatient sites
- International locations
- State of-the-art technology
