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Surgery Scheduler – Gastroenterology Jobs in Erie – Pennsylvania – USA at UPMC
Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures? Do you thrive in afast-paced environmentwhereattention to detailand effectivecommunicationare paramount? If so, we have anexcitingopportunity for you!
This role will coordinate and schedule patients for in-patient and outpatient surgical procedures. Assist the surgeon and the administrator in promoting, developing and monitoring all aspects of operations.
Responsibilities:
Work directly with department to troubleshoot procedural and operations issues.
Coordinate and monitor patient follow-up through the Refract Tracker and EPIC.
Prepare and forward all necessary admission reservations/requisitions, including demographics and insurance information to hospitals.
Coordinate cases and communicates with hospital personnel to obtain approval for hospital admissions.
Discuss and coordinate financial arrangements prior to surgery including the collection of pre-payments.
Ensure that informed consents are signed.
Provide patients with pre and postoperative instruction according to service specific guidelines.
Coordinate patienteducationseminars and schedules physicians accordingly.
Collect data for research study.
Schedule pre-screening exams, diagnostic testing, post-operative appointments and surgical cases for all patients.
Ensure all billing and insurance information is current and accurate.
Complete special projects as assigned.
Act as liaison between patient and referring physicians.
Obtain pre-certification and/or referral prior to the date of the procedure.
Coordinate and track internal and external marketing efforts.
Attend and schedule department meetings.
Answer and respond to all incoming telephone inquiries regarding surgery and provides educational material, both verbally and through printed materials.
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Title: Surgery Scheduler – Gastroenterology
Company: UPMC
Location: Erie – Pennsylvania – USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
