• Job Description

  Req#: 3026670

  Responsible for scheduling of DAS and Ambulatory OR surgery/procedures cases on a daily basis, for both adult and pediatric patients. Provide support to front office operations to ensure smooth flow of patient care, but not limited to registration, scheduling, pre/post follow-up patient calls. Contact insurance providers to obtain preauthorization for surgical procedures and diagnostic testing. Actively participate in process improvement initiative to ensure the coordination of care

  Qualifications

  Education Requirements

  • HS/GED; Associate degree preferred

  Experience Requirements

  • 3 years of scheduling experience, with 2 years of experience in a clinical setting, preferably in a medical practice environment.

  Licensing and Certification Requirements

  • Certification as a Medical Assistant from an approved school preferred.

  Computer Skills

  • MS Office Suite: Basic
  • Other: Basic MS Word (Word, Excel), Outlook
  • Knowledge of IDX and Cerner systems helpful

  General Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent customer relations
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

  
  

  Non-Bargaining Unit, BET - Surgery Administration - WST, Mount Sinai West

  Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the coordination of all OR surgeries and procedures.
  • Monitors front office workflow and make adjustment to ensure optimum delivery of service.
  • Responsible for the Verification of patient demographics and obtaining pre-certification from insurance carriers for all OR surgeries and procedures
  • Responsible for obtaining patient medical clearance
  • Resolve patient issues or answer questions regarding policies and procedures
  • Places surgical confirmation calls 1 day in advance of scheduled surgery or procedure date
  • Schedules post-op follow up visits with providers.
  • Liaison between referring physicians and surgeons for the communication of clinical data and to determine O.R. scheduling, etc
  • Trains and mentors other Surgical Scheduling Coordinator(s) or less senior staff within the unit.
  • Collects and distributes appropriate paperwork to internal and external parties to coordinate the surgeries.
  • Recording of hospital reservation and pre-admit data in CERNER system.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• About the company

  The mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.

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