Surgical Scheduler - Orthopedics Stamford

Stamford Health is hiring a Surgical Scheduler for it's Orthopedics practice in Stamford! Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm and the location is Chelsea Piers, 1 Blachley Road, 2 nd floor Stamford. MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Schedule surgery for all patients as necessary. Schedule post-operative appointments and enter into the physician’s schedule. Provide the patient with pre-operative instructions and answer any outstanding questions or concerns the patient may have regard the procedure as appropriate. Books surgeries for all patients (inpatient and outpatient) when the doctors are scheduled to be in the OR as appropriate. Collaborates with the Stamford Hospital Scheduling department to book all procedures Per protocol Review all CPT / ICD 10 codes with physicians for booking sheets. Write pre-operative request and fax to PCP or specialist as appropriate requested physician. Receive & Review pre-operative testing & history and physical from requested PCP’s or specialist as appropriate physician’s office and submit to pre-admissions department for review. Enter encounter into physician schedule. Scan all appropriate documentation including testing into patients medical record. Call insurance company for verification of CPT / ICD 10 codes for prior authorization. Document prior authorization in patients’ medical record. Receive and answer telephone calls from patients, regarding questions about surgery times and/or cancellations. Book all x-ray localizations with Central Scheduling (Radiology) for patients having breast excisions. As appropriate to specialty. Book Sentinal Node injections with Central Scheduling (Radiology) to coordinate with Lymph Node procedures. As appropriate to specialty. Coordinate surgeries with other physician offices for shared surgeries. Call PCP or specialist as appropriate requested physician office for patients to book the pre-operative clearance visit when possible. Call PCP’s specialist as appropriate requested physician office to follow up on medical clearance and testing for surgeon’s review if not received in specified timeframe according to current protocol. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS Excellent telephone skills. Excellent customer service / communication skills. 2 years previous experience in a similar position preferred. HS Graduate or equivalent Minimum salary: $27.15 per hour Maximum salary: $32.88 per hour