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Schedules orthopedic and spine surgeries for patients with the appropriate provider, time and location. Ensuring the patients are being scheduled efficiently based on medical necessity and the physician schedules are being utilized to their maximum capacity.

Duties: 

Triages orders based on scheduling criteria provided by the physicianVerifies necessity of insurance authorization or pre-determination based on cpt codes provided by physicianEnsures patient has proper medical clearance prior to procedure in collaboration with clinical teamCoordinate appointment with facility and fax orders with appropriate medical recordsSchedule appointment in EMRCompletes accurate documentation of all scheduling notes in EMRProvide information to patient regarding any specific instructions before testing, such as fasting on the night before testing, taking a specific medication, or temporarily stopping medications to ensure they don’t interfere with results
Requirements

 EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent is requiredSurgery Scheduling experience strongly preferredSix - twelve months of appointment scheduling experience in a healthcare setting is preferredBasic understanding of medical terminology