SPECIALTY SCHEDULER - Gastroenterology
Core
Manage multiple provider surgery schedules, prepare surgery packets, and coordinate pre- and post-operative care for patients in a gastroenterology setting.
Role type
Specialty Scheduler (Surgical Scheduling)
Builds
Surgical schedules and patient care coordination workflows
Domain
Healthcare / Gastroenterology
Required skills
Medical terminology, CPT coding, keyboarding, computer literacy, organizational skills, attention to detail
Responsibilities
Constantly communicate with providers and team members regarding appointments and surgery information; perform patient interviews to assess pre-operative needs; answer telephone calls and screen calls; post surgical case information at operating facilities; coordinate pre-/post-surgical care including lab work and medical clearance; manage usage of assigned block time and communicate with other surgery schedulers; maintain OR Utilization reports; document surgery or procedural information on physician calendars; assist with scheduling of tests and outside physicians; complete authorization or work with the authorization team for pre-certification; communicate with Financial Counselors regarding surgeries.
