Surgery Scheduler

Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Everett
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Providence is calling a Surgery Scheduler (RN) (1.0 FTE, Day Shift) to work in Women's Health Services at Providence Medical Group Northwest Washington in Everett,WA.

Work under the direction and supervision of the nursing supervisor, clinic manager, or appropriate staff to support surgeons and patients in delivery of cost-effective, clinically competent, reliable scheduling of surgeries in a safe, respectful manner that ensures patient respect and dignity. Manage deadlines to ensure that patient healthcare needs and surgeon and operating room schedule demands are met. Work with clinical teams in the coordination of pre-operative appointments and patient needs as they arise.

In this position you will:

• Greet and verify patient medical and insurance information in a friendly and courteous manner, normally on the phone, but occasionally in person.
• Communicate urgent patient needs to clinic provider or RN as necessary throughout the scheduling process.
• Schedule and coordinate surgeries, office appointments, and necessary tests for patients as required by their surgeon
• Complete required referrals and insurance pre-authorizations for hospitalization, surgery, and other services according to requirements, or ensure requirements are met by the appropriate person.
• Instruct patients in the collection of samples and other tests. Coordinate with surgeon and clinical staff to ensure patient is educated about pre-operative procedures and that all necessary pre-operative procedures/tests have been ordered and completed.
• Arrange for patient testing, referrals, and/or hospital admission as appropriate.
• Call patients to remind them of their appointments and reschedule them as needed.
• Provide general information to patients regarding financial policies and registration requirements

Required qualification for this position include:

• Extensive experience in surgically-oriented clinical practice

About the clinic you will serve.

Providence Medical Group is a group of primary care, specialty care and hospital-based medical providers who serve Snohomish County in more than 10 locations in scenic northwest Washington. Our providers and staff strive to create a distinctive health care experience for each patient - one focused on trust, respect, communication and teamwork.

Keywords: Providence Health & Services, Everett , Surgery Scheduler, Other , Everett, Washington