University of Miami
Healthcare
SurgeryScheduler2
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“Surgery Scheduler 2 at University of Miami. Skills: Surgery scheduling, Patient coordination, Insurance authorization. Obtain pre-authorizations for procedures. Oversee surgical and procedural schedules”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure accurate and timely scheduling practices; Ensure documentation is complete to support accurate billing; Ensure optimization of operating room lock times utilization
Industry & Context.
Resolve issues with electronic systems; Coordinate authorization denials
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma or equivalent, Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form, Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail, Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion, Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment, Proficiency in computer software (i. e. Microsoft Office)
What You'll Do.
Obtain pre-authorizations for procedures
Oversee surgical and procedural schedules
Produce surgical and procedural schedules
Distribute surgical and procedural schedules
Collaborate with patients
Coordinate with hospitals and vendors
Identify ways to streamline surgical scheduling process
Provide suggestions to managing staff
Ensure electronic systems and scheduling tools are up-to-date
Ensure electronic systems and scheduling tools are operating
Resolve issues with electronic systems
Ensure documentation is complete
Support accurate billing of surgical procedures
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures
Safeguard University assets
Request insurance authorizations for surgical procedures
Follow up on insurance authorizations
Coordinate peer-to-peer for authorization denials
Maintain records of all surgical cases
Maintain up to date information of all cases
Maintain department shared calendars updated
Maintain physicians’ calendars updated
Uphold data integrity of calendars
Coordinate with facilities and vendors for case support
Coordinate with facilities and vendors for equipment
Ensure appropriate performance of scheduling tools
Report issues with scheduling tools
Coordinate all pre-operative testing
Follow protocols for specific surgical facility
Review prior day cases
Ensure appropriate coding
Ensure appropriate billing
Ensure appropriate dictation
Ensure appropriate attestation
Ensure operative note completed
Ensure operative note signed
Communicate with physician(s) not in compliance
Ensure optimization of operating room lock times utilization
Ensure necessary pre op testing and clearances are
Maintain effective communication with patient(s)/patient’s representative
Communicate all changes to the care plan
Request retroactive authorizations
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with patients, families, staff, and providers; Coordinate with hospitals and vendors; Collaborate with physicians
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
**_Current Employees:_** If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click [here](https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this [tip sheet](https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER_eRecruiting_ApplyforaJob.pdf). The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time, Surgery Scheduler 2 to work in Miami. **Core Job Summary:** The Surgery Scheduler 2 acts as liaison between patients, professional staff, and physicians by scheduling and coordinating all necessary functions for surgical and diagnostic procedures. Further, the Senior Surgery Scheduler acts as source of knowledge for scheduling staff and oversees their functions to ensure accurately and timely scheduling practices. **Core Responsibilities:** * Obtains pre-authorizations for procedures as required by insurance companies. * Oversees, produces, and distributes all surgical and procedural schedules to physicians and departments. * Collaborates with patients, families, staff, and providers within the office and the greater community to schedule surgeries, pre-op physicals, and testing. * Coordinates with hospitals and vendors for special cases or circumstances. * Identifies ways to streamline surgical scheduling process and provides suggestions to managing staff. * Ensures that electronic systems and scheduling tools are up-to-date and operating smoothly, and immediately contacts appropriate personnel to resolve any issues. * Ensures documentation is complete to support accurate billing of surgical procedures. * Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. **Department Specific Functions:** * Request and follow up on insurance authorizations for surgical procedures in a timely and efficient manner. * Coordinate peer-to
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