Patient Surgery Scheduling Coordinator- Orthopaedic Surgery- Days
Core
Coordinates and schedules surgeries and follow-up appointments for multiple physicians across multiple sites, manages preauthorization/precertification, and handles insurance inquiries and appeals.
Role type
Patient Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
Builds
Surgical schedules and appointment blocks for orthopaedic physicians
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopaedic Surgery
Required skills
Medical terminology, Appointment scheduling, Third-party insurance knowledge, HMO/managed care experience, Customer service, Denial investigation, Appeals resubmission
Preferred skills
Surgery scheduling experience, CPT and ICD-9 coding, GE/IDX or Cerner EHR systems
Responsibilities
Maintain master schedules for physicians, manage departmental block time, respond to patient and insurance carrier inquiries, investigate claim denials, resubmit appeals
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC