Overview
Schedules patients for surgery, tests, referrals, pre-operative tests, and medical and urological procedures. Position requires the utilization of clinical knowledge to schedule appropriate procedures/surgeries per provider's orders.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Schedules office and hospital based medical procedures and surgeries, completes facility paperwork
- Schedules patients for diagnostic and imaging tests and completes informed consent with patients for procedures and surgeries
- Interfaces with appropriate vendors to ensure all necessary equipment will be on site for procedures/surgeries
- Reviews patient's medications and health history to determine pre-admission testing; enters notes and special instructions needed for procedures
- Schedules and gets approval for appropriate medical and urological clearances
- Confirms patient insurance information and obtains prior authorization as required
- Schedules patients for follow-up appointments and tests.
- Other duties as assigned
Essential Functions And Duties
- Knowledge of EMR and Microsoft Office
- Computer background/knowledge preferred.
- Knowledge of surgical procedures desirable.
- Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Must possess tact, diplomacy and positive attitude
- May require travel to other nearby urology offices
Education And Experience
- Minimum of a high school diploma and 1-3 years of experience in a health care setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Surgery scheduling experience or equivalent medical office scheduling experience is required
- Must be able to multi task and handle obstacles with outstanding customer service skills required.
- Familiarity with EMR systems
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
- Required lifting up to 10lbs
- Repetitive motion associated with operating a computer and other office equipment
- Inside, climate-controlled working conditions.
Granger Medical Clinic offers competitive wages and excellent benefits. Benefits include:
- Vision
- Dental
- Medical
- Sick Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with a Company Match, Profit Share, and Safe Harbor Contributions
The salary range listed is the base salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to work experience, education, and/or skill level.
Granger Medical Clinic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Granger Medical Clinic complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information and testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary: $17 - $20 per hour
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