Surgery Scheduler

APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify a Scheduler

Location: Santa Monica, CA 90404
Position: Scheduler
Pay Rate: $24 - 27/hr DOE
Duration: 13 weeks
Expected Shift: Onsite; M-F 8am - 5PM

JOB SUMMARY
***Previous surgery scheduling experience is required and must be clearly shown on the resume***

Required:

• HSD/GED
• Flu Vaccination (no exemption/no declinations)
• 1 year exp with surgery/procedure scheduling

Preferred:

• Previous experience as PSR or MA
• Surgery center or hospital experience highly preferred.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Handles all scheduling for patient including pre-op and post-op appointments, verifying insurance, obtaining surgery authorizations, health clearances for the patient. Ensures all pre-op studies are scheduled and completed and that clinical staff and OR times are scheduled for the procedure.
• Reviews with patient the risks and benefits of surgery/procedure per Doctor's orders, and will enlist the patient in the appropriate education classes prior to the surgery as directed by the Physician
• Serves as a primary point of contact for the patient, and will act as a liaison with the physician, patient and other departments both internal and external; Serves as a resource and support to the patients before, during, and after surgery.
• Ensures that all arrangements have been made for each surgical procedure including obtaining necessary special equipment requested by physician for specific procedures.
• Serves as a resource (pre, post and during surgery) and supports the patients by responding to patient inquiries, and complaints, if needed, provides service recovery and/or escalate issues to the supervisor when necessary.
• Provides direct concierge coordination between office and patient designee.
• Manages physician referral work queues by completing referrals.
• Handles physician correspondence, forms and request for authorizations, and the physician's calendar and other transcription needs as required.
• Prepares charts and reviews/performs/updates demographics and insurance information.
• Works with the billing team to provide information for requested audits and ensures that the appropriate surgical reports and charges are sent to the billing department.
• Collaborates with workers comp adjusters and case managers on worker'ss comp request for authorizations and will follow up to ensure completion of authorization and documentation.
• Provides clinical or administrative support based on operational needs.

Our client is the one of the largest Healthcare Staffing Provider in the United States, to be assigned at one of their affiliated hospitals/healthcare facilities.

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!