Job Details
Qualifications
- 10 key typing
- Computer skills
- High school diploma or GED
- ICD-10
- Medical office experience
- Typing
Benefits
- Opportunities for advancement
Job Description
Founded in 1953, Peachtree Orthopedics is the oldest orthopedic practice in the southeast. We’ve grown over the years, but our high standards of excellence and commitment to quality personalized care have remained the same. Peachtree Orthopedics has been named an AJC Top Workplace for the 5th year in a row! We offer excellent growth and advancement opportunities, foster a compassionate and fun culture, and seek employees who want the same.
Summary
The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for the coordination of the surgery schedule and all aspects of the scheduling process. He/she strategizes and problem solves to ensure a high level of customer service with scheduling coordinators from all POC physicians and Surgery Center staff.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Schedules all surgical procedures and pre-operative visits.
Obtains and enters the necessary booking information from person requesting surgical time.
Communicates special request of surgical instruments and equipment for operative procedures, to the Clinical Director or Charge RN.
Prepares patient initial medical folder/file for the Central Testing Department.
Serves as back-up of all areas of the Administrative Office which includes Front Desk Coordinator and Medical Records Coordinator.
Allows adequate time for each procedure and leaves enough time between cases for turnover.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Performs assigned duties as well as other functions as needed. Demonstrates competence and seeks guidance, direction and assistance when needed.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Minimum of 2 years experience as a customer care representative in medical office.
2 years of general business office or hospital/medical office experience.
Knowledgeable in medical and/or orthopedic terminology and of Medicare, managed care and commercial insurances products and plans.
Must be familiar with CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes and CMS regulation preferred.
Strong computer skills, ability to type 30wpm, knowledge of ten key.
COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
In accordance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Peachtree Orthopaedic Surgery Centers requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with exceptions only for those with an approved medical, disability, or religious exemptions. All exemption requests will be reviewed in a timely manner. All offers are contingent upon being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and your vaccine status will be verified upon hire.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee may be required to be on their feet much of the day, and may be required to push, pull, or tug patients on stretchers. These duties can be stressful, as can dealing with injured people. These duties can be stressful, as can dealing with injured people. There is potential exposure to anesthetic gases, hazardous chemicals, blood and body fluids, sharps, and cleaning solutions. The employee frequently is required to move all extremities within full range of motion as well as stoop and bend at 90 degrees. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. This is a full time position. This position may require long hours.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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