Surgery Scheduler

Surgery SchedulerDignity Health Medical FoundationSacramento, CaliforniaRequisition ID 2022-237581 Employment Type Full Time Department Surgical Oncology Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Remote No Category Billing and SchedulingOverviewDignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health – one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:The Surgery Scheduler interfaces with patients, surgery facility, anesthesiologist and provider to perform all functions related to the coordination of scheduling surgery. Scheduler will log and file all surgery requests from providers.Core Duties:Document and input into IDX all HMO surgery authorization requests. Complete all pre-op forms (blood work, EKG, chest x-ray, etc.)

Collect all lab results, chest x-rays, EKG, orders, etc. and fax to facility the day before surgery along with authorization forms

Generate labels and complete top portion of encounter forms the day before surgery and distribute along with charts to providers office

Register new hospital patients into IDX. Review and complete all surgery and hospital encounter forms from providers; highlight, copy, batch, and send to Data Drive

Submit for scanning all completed surgery forms (surgery request form, labs, orders, etc.) into EMR chart after encounter forms are completed

Contact health plans to obtain authorization for all PPO surgeries

Schedule surgeries either by facsimile or telephone call in the IDX system

Schedule pre-op and post-op appointments in IDX system

When applicable, complete form from Blood Bank and fax to facility for all autologous blood donations for total joint surgeries

Complete surgery information forms for patients; including EKG requests, Chest x-rays, etc. and mail to patients

On an as needed basis, the Surgery Scheduler will coordinate physician core and call schedule for hospital; distribute schedule to all providers and call center monthly; prepare monthly access report; and, schedule all department depositions and court appearances with assigned staff member. Coordinate all required surgical medical equipment with 3rd party vendors. Effective communication with surgery facility, anesthesiologist, patient and provider. Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.?Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma required (or equivalent)

One (1) year of experience in a surgery scheduling setting required and/or two (2) years of clinical back office experience required

Excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills required

Keyboarding skills and the ability to utilize computer equipment and software are required, as is experience with other types of standard office equipment

Abilities multi-task and be a team player, self-starter, detail-oriented and proactive required

Preferred Qualifications:Current California CMA certification preferred

Familiarity with an electronic practice management system is preferred

Experience with multi-line phones/ACD phones preferred

Medical terminology preferred

QualificationsOne (1) year experience in a surgery scheduling setting and/or minimum 2 years clinical back office experience. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills are essential. Keyboarding skills and the ability to utilize computer equipment and software are required as is experience with other types of standard office equipment. Team player, able to multi-task, self-starter, detail oriented and proactive. Familiarity with an electronic practice management system is preferred. Experience with multi-line phones/ACD phones preferred. Medical terminology preferred. Medical Assistant preferred.Equal OpportunityCommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to

a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for

employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender

identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status,

ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected

by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant,

pleaseclick here. (https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/35300/img/v10/EEOLawPoster.pdf)CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.Dignity Health is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.