Job Information
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – El Paso Surgery Scheduler-ELP in El Paso, Texas
40462BR
Extended Job Title:
Surgery Scheduler-ELP
Org Level 1:
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Position Description:
Under limited supervision, performs a wide range of surgical scheduling duties for procedures requiring anesthesia. The surgical scheduler is required to initiate the insurance authorization process, schedule pre-admission testing and clearance appointments, and schedule appropriate surgical procedures with the appropriate facility.
Requisition ID:
40462BR
Optional Attachments:
Transcript
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions:
Maintain knowledge of assigned medical specialty conditions, procedure types, ICD codes, CPT codes, and necessary paperwork and equipment required for surgical procedures.
Coordinate and/or explain procedural information with patients, primary care physicians, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospitals as needed.
Schedule patient pre-op appointments and surgeries. Responsible for verifying patient's insurance and ensuring all required referrals are obtained prior to scheduling the procedure.
Manage assigned physician’s surgery schedule, documenting surgery in EMR system, and physician’s personal calendar. • Advise patients of scheduled procedures and instructions.
Responsible for updating all departments of upcoming procedures including primary care office, ambulatory surgery center, hospital, and billing department.
Responsible for collecting prior authorization information for all surgical procedures.
Schedule all preoperative imaging and testing.
Schedule all appropriate testing and post op office visit as required.
Complete all paperwork for patients and appropriate departments.
Update EMR for all activities.
Notify all appropriate individuals of scheduling changes.
Keep physicians informed on patient waiting status, reschedules or cancelations.
Optimize physician scheduling and productivity.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers through prompt response and courteous communication.
Maintain confidentiality of all patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).
Personally demonstrate, display and act in accordance with TTUHSC EP's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Work Location:
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Texas Tech Health of El Paso EMR system.
Experience with surgical scheduling procedures, surgery authorization processes, and hospital admission policies/procedures.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with patients and families, providers, and internal and external customers.
Knowledge of medical terminology. MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Campus:
HSC - El Paso
Department:
Clinical Operations TM SURG
Required Attachments:
Resume / CV
Job Type:
Full Time
Pay Statement:
cselected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website (https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan/) .
Job Group:
Senior Other Administrative
Shift:
Day
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications:
Associates degree plus 6 months of surgery scheduling experience; OR
High school diploma or GED plus two (2) years of surgery scheduling experience.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Jeanne Clery Act:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website (https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx) .