Location(s): Illinois, United States ⋅ Naperville, Illinois, United States ⋅ Elmhurst, Illinois, United States
Experience Level(s): Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s): Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Position Highlights:
Position: Surgical Scheduler
Location: 1200 S York Rd, Elmhurst, IL
Full Time 40 hours
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Required Travel: Yes occasionally to Edward campus in Naperville
Position Duties:
Schedules surgical procedures based on available time slots, patients' availability, physicians' orders, and type and length of time required to surgery. Attempts to accommodate physicians by scheduling multiple procedures on a single day if possible.
Reschedules surgical procedures by contacting physicians and surgical center when required due to change in patients' availability, equipment problems, conflicting schedules and the like. Coordinates with surgical center site. Reschedules surgical procedures as soon as possible.
Collaborates with physician offices from other departments to obtain referrals, medical clearances and pertinent diagnostic and lab test.
Verifies patient demographics and insurance information.
Forwards documentation to financial counselors for prior authorizations.
Enters referrals in computer system and sends to Managed Care for authorization.
Informs patient/family of surgery process and assists with any questions. Defers to clinical staff for clinical questions.
Contacts referred patients for surgical consults and schedules appointments.
May perform related clerical duties including typing, photocopying, and filing as time permits or work load requires.
What you will need:
High School Diploma or GED - Required
Medical terminology or previous experience in healthcare setting
Ability to communicate using both written and verbal skills
Proficiency with organizational and interpersonal skills
Analytical skills in order to maintain and modify the scheduling module
One year of EPIC experience preferred
Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development