Surgery scheduler salary with upmc software#

Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance.Assists in the recruiting and hiring of surgery schedulers.Schedule post-operative appointments and appointments to review testing ordered by physician. Provide patients with pre and postoperative instruction according to service specific guidelines.The role would have the opportunity to work five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts each week. In this position you would work Monday-Friday during daylight hours. This includes having Employee Resources Groups, such as PRIDE Health or UPMC ENABLED (Empowering Abilities and Leveraging Difference) Network, that support the implementation of our diversity strategy.UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a Lead Surgery Scheduler to join their team in McCandless, PA. UPMC has a Center for Engagement and Inclusions that is charged with executing leading-edge and next- generation diversity strategies to advance the organization's diversity management capability and its national presence as a diversity leader. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more. Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC's COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.Ability to consistently maintain confidentiality with regards to all job assignments and related information.Knowledge of insurance regulations, specifically Medicare, BC/BS, managed care plans and workers compensation carriers regarding scheduling and approval of surgical procedures.Work independently and possess sound decision-making skills.Ability to deal compassionately and professionally with patients is essential.

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

Strong organization, time management and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of the Epic practice management programs preferred.

Surgery scheduler salary with upmc software#

General knowledge of computer software and practice management databases is essential.Proficiency in medical terminology preferred.Completion of a medical assisting program or 2-4 years experience in a medical field.High school diploma or equivalent required.Answer and respond to all incoming telephone inquiries regarding surgery and provides educational material, both verbally and through printed materials.Attend and schedule department meetings.Coordinate and track internal and external marketing efforts.Obtain pre-certification and/or referral prior to the date of the procedure.Act as liaison between patient and referring physicians.Ensure all billing and insurance information is current and accurate.Schedule pre-screening exams, diagnostic testing, post-operative appointments and surgical cases for all patients.

Coordinate patient education seminars and schedules physicians accordingly.Ensure that informed consents are signed.Discuss and coordinate financial arrangements prior to surgery including the collection of pre-payments.Coordinate cases and communicates with hospital personnel to obtain approval for hospital admissions.Prepare and forward all necessary admission reservations/requisitions, including demographics and insurance information to hospitals.Coordinate and monitor patient follow-up through the Refract Tracker and EPIC.Work directly with department to troubleshoot procedural and operations issues.Assist the surgeon and the administrator in promoting, developing and monitoring all aspects of operations. Hours for this position will be Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm no evenings, weekends or holidays required!Ĭoordinate and schedule patients for in-patient and outpatient surgical procedures. UPMC is currently hiring for a Surgery Scheduler to work at a Gastroenterologist office in Shadyside.