
Surgery Scheduler
- Lynchburg, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Schedules and coordinates patients' surgeries and diagnostic studies per physician's order
- Verifies insurance coverage and if a second opinion is required
- Schedules surgery, diagnostic tests, or study with operating room or facility
- Pre-certifies surgery or study if indicated; Obtains orders from physician for lab tests if indicated
- Ensures operating room or facility is prepared for surgery, tests, or study; has necessary paperwork and special equipment for surgery if requested by physician
- Instructs patient in pre-admission registration, surgical date, post-surgical care
- Confirms and obtains any patient prescriptions, if indicated, from the physicians
- Keeps patients, physicians and facilities informed of any scheduling changes
- Records all medications prescribed and refilled by physicians for surgical patients
- Obtains list of inpatients from physicians and provides the on-call physician with a copy of the list
- Confirms with the on-call physician that all messages and medications are documented in patients' charts
- Initiates and implements charge sheet process; submits charge sheet to on-call physician for services provided over the weekend
- Assists physician in coding of procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Proficiency with medical terminology required
- Surgical terminology proficiency or OR/ASC experience preferred
- Excellent communication skills and strong customer service skills required
- Must demonstrate the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and manage time efficiently
- Must be able to work independently, assess situations, make decisions and solve problems with minimal supervision
- Minimum 2 years related medical office experience required
- Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office and practice management systems are required
- High school diploma required; Associates degree preferred