SURGERY SCHEDULER at Shreveport

Job Description

Maintains computerized schedule and communicates with multi-disciplinary departments.  Updates all changes in the surgery book and makes appropriate changes in surgery schedule.  Communicates with Care Coordinators daily to follow-up on surgery schedule and changes.  Enters all surgery and admission appointments and all surgical changes into hospital computer system.  Enters all special equipment and/or surgical needs with appointments to ensure timely arrival of instruments or supplies.  Assists with transportation and hotel coordination needs for surgery patients.  Manually enters surgical service charges into billing system.  Utilizes work queues to identify patients requiring authorization.  Contacts physician office to obtain appropriate referral(s) when needed.  Contacts insurance company with procedure(s) and diagnosis to request/obtain authorization.  Inputs authorizations into the computer system in an accurate and timely manner. 

Job Requirements

High schoold diploma or equivalent preferred
Insurance authorization/verification experience strongly preferred
Medical terminology preferred
One year of clerical experience in a hospital or medical environment preferred
Experience with Microsoft Professional Office Suite preferred
Country: USA, State: Louisiana, City: Shreveport, Company: Shriners Hospitals for Children.