What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler - Gastroenterology position at UPMC?
UPMC is excited to invite you to apply for the Surgery Scheduler position! This full-time role offers a Monday-to-Friday day shift from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the opportunity to work remotely 2-3 days a week. We are seeking a team-oriented individual who is adept at working within a large scheduling team and open to cross-training with various providers. Apply today to join a great team and receive a robust Totals Reward package!!
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the department to troubleshoot and resolve procedural and operational issues efficiently.
- Coordinate and track patient follow-up using Refract Tracker and EPIC systems.
- Prepare and send all required admission reservations and requisitions, including demographics and insurance details, to hospitals.
- Communicate with hospital personnel to coordinate cases and obtain approval for hospital admissions.
- Discuss and arrange financial details before surgery, including collecting pre-payments and ensuring informed consent is signed.
- Provide patients with preoperative and postoperative instructions following specific service guidelines.
- Organize patient education seminars and coordinate physician schedules accordingly.
- Collect data for research studies and schedule pre-screening exams, diagnostic testing, post-operative appointments, and surgical cases for patients.
- Ensure all billing and insurance information is up-to-date and accurate.
- Complete assigned special projects and serve as a liaison between patients and referring physicians.
- Obtain pre-certification and/or referrals before procedures and track internal and external marketing efforts.
- Attend and schedule department meetings, and respond to all telephone inquiries regarding surgery, providing both verbal and printed educational materials.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
Surgery Scheduler - Lakeview Urologic Surgeons
UPMC -
Erie, PA
