SurgCenter Pinellas has an immediate need for a full time Surgery Scheduler!

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Business Office Manager, is responsible for daily maintenance of the surgery schedule and all aspects of the scheduling process. This includes strategizing and problem solving and ensuring high levels of customer service with scheduling coordinators from all doctors' offices and Operating Room Staff.


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets priorities and organizes work
• Coordinates with anesthesia groups to confirm scheduling for coverage.
• Accurately uses procedure codes to ensure proper billing.
• Verifies information being entered into system is correct, i.e. spelling of name, DOB, gender, insurance information, etc.
• Ensuring all necessary paper work for any patient - add on is received by the appropriate staff.
• Communicates changes to schedule to appropriate staff
• Ensures all required fields in Advantx are completed
• Works closely with OR director to avoid equipment or supply conflicts.
• Alerts administration when new doctors or procedures are scheduled.
• Cross trains with other areas.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Completes consents and ensures accuracy before submitting to the chart builder.
• Promote positive relationships with scheduling coordinators, physicians and nursing staff members throughout the scheduling process.

• Minimum 2-4 years of surgery scheduling experience in a hospital or medical office preferred.
• Strong medical terminology.
• Must demonstrate excellent phone etiquette and exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to use time wisely in preparing work area to meet high-paced demand.

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