Surgery Scheduling

Job DetailsJob Location: Novi - Novi, MI 48374Salary Range: $19.00 - $23.00 HourlyMEDICAL SURGICAL SCHEDULER

As a Surgical Scheduler, you are directly involved in ensuring that we deliver patient-focused care at all times. We are looking for someone who learns quickly, is capable of working independently, and has a positive attitude. You will also need excellent communication skills with an outstanding professional and personal presentation consistent with our brand.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

Schedules patient procedures to ensure efficient and accurate processing of information for procedures in the operating room
Coordinates with anesthesia groups to confirm scheduling for coverage
Responsible for verifying patients' insurance coverage, accurately calculating patient financial responsibility, and notifying patients of payment due at time of service, prior to scheduled procedure
Boards patients for surgery at out of office facilities 
Able to communicate and coordinate large groups of people for surgery (Managers, Physicians, Audiologists and Medical Assistants)
QualificationsEducation, Training and Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of medical office experience required (Surgery Scheduling Experience Preferred)
Must be able to communicate verbally and non-verbally in a professional manner
Ability to use time wisely in preparing work area to meet high-paced demand
Show a genuine desire to work and improve the practice as a whole
Strong insurance background, preferred 
Strong medical terminology
Must demonstrate excellent phone etiquette and exceptional customer service skills
Minimum of high school diploma

Qualifications: 

Medical experience, preferred
Boarding experience, preferred
Ability to work with computers and data entry
Thorough understanding of insurance concepts, including deductibles, co-pays, co- insurance, and out of pocket maximums 
Basic understanding of medical terminology and processes; including HIPAA regulations, insurance registration, etc.
Must be patient-focused
Must be a team player, as well as capable of working independently
Able to work in a high-volume practice
Self-motivated with ability to take direction well and multi-task