Surgery Scheduler - UPMC Washington, General Surgery, Casual

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor:background1;text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E**Surgery Scheduler – General Surgery**%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-spacerun:yes;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWe’re looking for a detail-oriented and organized Surgery Scheduler to join our General Surgery team. In this key role, you’ll coordinate surgical procedures, communicate with patients and providers, and help ensure a smooth, supportive experience from start to finish.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst%22 style=%22background-color:white;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-background-themecolor:background1;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EPrepare and forward all necessary admission reservations/requisitions, including demographics and insurance information to hospitals.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:white;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-background-themecolor:background1;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3ECoordinate cases and communicates with hospital personnel to obtain approval for hospital admissions.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:white;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-background-themecolor:background1;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EDiscuss and coordinate financial arrangements prior to surgery including the collection of pre-payments.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:white;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-background-themecolor:background1;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EEnsure that informed consents are signed.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:white;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-background-themecolor:background1;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EProvide patients with pre and postoperative instruction according to service specific guidelines.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:white;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-background-themecolor:background1;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3ESchedule pre-screening exams, diagnostic testing, post-operative appointments and surgical cases for all patients.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:white;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-background-themecolor:background1;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EEnsure all billing and insurance information is current and accurate.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:white;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-background-themecolor:background1;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EAct as liaison between patient and referring physicians.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22background-color:white;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-background-themecolor:background1;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EObtain pre-certification and/or referral prior to the date of the procedure.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22background-color:white;margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-background-themecolor:background1;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EAnswer and respond to all incoming telephone inquiries regarding surgery and provides educational material, both verbally and through printed materials.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;margin-bottom:9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualifications: %3C/strong%3EWe are looking for a candidate that has some medical office experience.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:116%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-fareast-language:JA;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESchedule: %3C/strong%3EThis is a temporary role that will work either 4:30p-9p Monday-Thursday or 8a-12p Saturdays.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E

·       High school diploma or equivalent required.

·       Completion of a medical assisting program or 2-4 years experience in a medical field.

·       Proficiency in medical terminology preferred.

·       General knowledge of computer software and practice management databases is essential.

·       Knowledge of the Epic practice management programs preferred.

·       Strong organization, time management and interpersonal skills.

·       Tact and diplomacy are necessary in dealing with physicians, patients and their families and other employees.

·       Ability to deal compassionately and professionally with patients is essential.

·       Work independently and possess sound decision-making skills.

·       Knowledge of insurance regulations, specifically Medicare, BC/BS, managed care plans and workers compensation carriers regarding scheduling and approval of surgical procedures.

·       Ability to prioritize work demands.

·       Ability to consistently maintain confidentiality with regards to all job assignments and related information.

·       Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

·       Act 34

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