Surgery Scheduler Gynecological Oncology

Title: Surgery Scheduler Gynecological Oncology

Location: Pittsburgh United States

Job ID: 7129492093
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Day Job
Facility: Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
Department: GYN ONC HOSP CLINIC
Location: 300 Halket St, Pittsburgh, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 19.0-29.02 USD

Job Description:

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to support the Gynecological Oncology department!

This position will work Monday through Friday, 7am to 4:30pm. This role offers hybrid work flexibility with 1-2 days remote weekly! Hours are subject to change based on business needs.

The Surgery Scheduler coordinates and schedules patients for in-patient and outpatient surgical procedures. This role will assist the surgeon and the administrator in promoting, developing, and monitoring all aspects of operations.

Responsibilities:

• 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 before surgery including the collection of pre-payments.
• Ensure that informed consent is signed.
• Provide patients with pre- and postoperative instruction according to service specific guidelines.
• Coordinate patient education seminars and schedule physicians accordingly.
• Collect data for the 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.
• Obtain pre-certification and/or referral before the date of the procedure.
• Coordinate and track internal and external marketing efforts.
• Attend and schedule department meetings.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a medical assisting program or 2-4 years' experience in a medical field.
• Previous scheduling experience preferred.
• Proficiency in medical terminology preferred.
• General knowledge of computer software and practice management databases is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Epic practice management programs preferred.
• Previous experience in block OR scheduling and insurance verification and prior authorization.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.