Job # 24826 Surgery Procedure Scheduler 

Acclivity Healthcare - Your personable, proven partner! 
Since 1999, Acclivity Healthcare has served the specialized recruiting and staffing needs of leading healthcare employers nationwide. Our clients range from independent physician practices to national healthcare systems and insurance providers. We are proud of our 18,000+ successful placements with quality-oriented organizations that recognize the value of better talent. 

Compensation and Schedule for the Surgery Procedure Scheduler 
Surgery Procedure Scheduler – Full-time, onsite, $20-$23 per hour, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Join a great team with room for growth! 

Required Qualifications of the Surgery Procedure Scheduler 
- 3+ years of recent procedure or surgery scheduling experience required 
- Referrals and authorizations experience required 
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred 
- Medical Assistant diploma or certification preferred 
- High school diploma or GED required 
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen 

Job Summary for the Surgery Procedure Scheduler 
Provide support with the daily activities of procedure scheduling for Cardiology procedures, registration, and patient referrals. Interact with patients, staff, providers, and other professionals to schedule patient procedures as directed by the physician. Coordinate patient needs to facilitate patient care planning and create a positive experience for the patient as well as internal customers. 

Responsibilities of the Surgery Procedure Scheduler 
- Ensure all initial consultations, pertinent notes, lab slips, radiology and pathology reports are appropriate for surgery scheduling 
- Instruct patients of tests and procedures, appointments, check-in locations, and other general information in a professional and courteous manner and in accordance with policies and procedures 
- Coordinate hospital admissions and communicate with patients as appropriate 
- Accurately coordinate surgery in accordance with computer system protocol, CPT criteria, and regulatory guidelines and ensure completion of billing documentation 
- Respond to telephone messages and inform patients as needed 
- Schedule procedure appointments and immediately enter appointment date and time into the EMR and physician personal calendar 
- Maintain knowledge of the physician's personal schedule and coordinate it with the clinical and surgical schedules 
- Retrieve authorization from insurance carrier for surgeries and office visits if applicable 
- Enter office and surgical appointments directly into system 
- Coordinate referrals for patients through insurance and other physicians’ offices and schedule outpatient testing 
- Conduct reminder calls to all patients 
- Track incoming scans for film reviews for upcoming consultations or office visits 
- Maintain a working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding 
- Assist other staff personnel during busy times or staff shortage 

About the Company 
This well-known and successful healthcare system has remained a symbol of quality for over 25 years. They are the 5th largest healthcare system in the nation, with more than 60,000 caregivers and staff who deliver excellent care to diverse communities in 21 states. They have won numerous awards as a top healthcare employer because of the great work environment and commitment to their employees’ growth and success. This organization has an immediate need for a reliable and professional Surgery Procedure Scheduler to join their team!