Surgical Scheduler - Pre-Admission Testing - Lawrenceville, NJ - FT - Day

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

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Position Overview

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: One-year medical office or hospital setting experience.

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to problem solve and multi-task. Able to multi-task and manage frequent interruptions.

Special Training:Proficient computer skills. Familiarty with medical terminology and endoscopic and/or surgical procedures and experience with variety of insurance companies preferred.

Usual Work Day:8 Hours  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with OR and GI Endoscopy Unit to schedule cases, negotiating date and time, and avoiding resource conflicts. Coordinates special procedure needs with appropriate Organization departments and staff, as well as external resources.
• Gathers complete patient and procedure information. Schedules procedures and testing for patients at the hospital on a timely basis.
• Prepares and distributes schedules in accordance with established time frames. Works closely with physicians and office administration to schedule and maximize utilization of time.
• Obtains pre-certification and authorizations from various insurance carriers to facilitate maximum utilization and efficiency and minimal procedure-related problems. Completes referrals and pre-certifications for patients according to insurance requirements.
• Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient activity.
• Works independently to assure prompt patient service both on the telephone and at the front desk. Oversees the registration and checkout process and the handling of medical records to assure efficient flow of patients through the office.
• Reviews promptly with physician routine issues, difficulties and unusual circumstances. Handles promptly patient problems/complaints. Refers difficult situations to Director/Manager.
• Performs all medical receptionist duties, including but not limited to, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, filing information into medical records, checking patients in and out, collecting co-pays and fees from patients and completing computer and paperwork associated with these functions. Coordinates the communication of follow-up care needs/reminder cards to patients.
• Oversees the filing of information into medical records according to established protocol, the preparation, pulling and filling of charts and the purging of charts for effective record management.
• Plans daily schedule to maximize physician productivity in the practice. Coordinates/schedules other physician activities/programs with various CH departments.
• Coordinates hospital patient activity for doctors and billing company.
• Works directly with providers to implement provider scheduling to ensure maximum productivity. Coordinates scheduling of resources (e.g