Surgical Scheduler

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life’s best work.SM

TheSurgical Scheduler is responsible for accurately scheduling surgeries and off-site testing with appropriate facilities according to Practice policy and procedure.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Correctly identifies patients using patient’s first and last name and date of birth
• Arranges for the scheduling of diagnostic tests related to the surgery/test and medical clearance appointments
• Prepares the chart according to the requirements of the scheduled procedure/test, utilizing assistance or direction from the Surgeon/Nurse
• Reviews pre-operative instructions with patients and family; notifies patients of pre-surgical testing appointment
• Ensures appropriate documentation in EPM/Shared Notes and Impact Scans as appropriate
• Prepares the surgery schedule, making accurate and timely adjustments and communicates with team appropriately
• Schedules post-op appointments

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 1+ year of customer service experience in a medical/healthcare setting
• Intermediate proficiency in computer skills
• Ability to travel to other local offices as needed (approximately 50% of the time)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel
• Excel experience preferred

New York Residents Only: The salary range for New York residents is $16.54 to $32.55 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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