Surgical Scheduler
Department
Spine & Brain Surgeons
Providence Medical Building
22250 Providence Drive
Southfield MI 48075-4825
Work Schedule
Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
- Coordinates OR surgery schedules to maximize efficient use of operating rooms, equipment, and staff.
- Responsibilities:
- Works with physician offices to gather information needed to schedule surgeries consistent with department guidelines and accommodating physicians? requests and patients? needs.
- Assigns operating suites and equipment and blocks times to maximize efficient use of resources.
- Ensures that necessary demographic, billing and insurance information is entered into electronic medical records and coordinates with Patient Admitting as needed to prevent delays in scheduled surgery.
- May reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma equivalency
- 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
*Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Minimal of two years in a healthcare setting.
- Familiar with insurances/authorizations.