Nuvance Health · 1 month ago
Per Diem Surgical Scheduling Coordinator - Southern Ob/Gyn - Fishkill, NY
Fishkill, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.13/hr - $34.50/hr
1+ years expNuvance Health is a healthcare provider with a network of hospitals and outpatient locations. They are seeking a Surgical Scheduling Coordinator to coordinate surgical schedules for surgeons and patients, and to acquire authorizations for procedures and imaging as ordered by the surgical providers.
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Responsibilities
Obtains authorizations for procedures and diagnostic imaging as required by patients' insurance companies and as ordered by the providers
Coordinates all clinical patient services according to department procedures. Maintains continuing knowledge of all department procedures to ensure scheduling and coordination of clinical procedures within the department and with other departments in the Medical Center are accomplished in an efficient manner
Receives new patient referral information and schedules physician exam (consult) in conjunction with testing and clinical procedures. Schedules procedure exams so they are correctly sequenced and coordinated with other departments involved. Advise other appropriate units as needed
In scheduling patients, must obtain or verify patient name as on insurance card, date of birth, contact information, primary care physician, social security number and type of insurance
Responsible to manage individuals scheduling tasks received as well as tasks for appointment requests from our website and patient portal
Ensure accuracy on patient accounts when scheduling procedures and appointments. As appropriate, meets with patient directly to schedule appointments
Scheduling of patients appointments and special procedures
Schedules all new consultations (referencing template)
Schedule New and Pre-Surgical Consults, hospital follow ups, device checks, laboratory and routine follow up visits
Schedule procedures and testing including processing laboratory orders, instruct patients on required preparation and communicate with nursing staff regarding medication instructions prior to procedure
Initiate pre-authorization for all procedures and testing. Follow up to insure authorization is obtained prior to scheduled procedure and/or testing appointment
Collects patient overlay at check out. Physician orders for the patient are verified on the EMR work list
Schedules all follow up patients , consult with physician as necessary. Confirms appointment directly with patient at check out
Adheres to physician templates when scheduling follow up appointments
Monitor physician schedules to ensure there are no conflicts with patient appointments
Maintains the physician schedule on a daily basis. When conflicts occur run the daily bump list to insure patients are rescheduled
Monitors and tracks all “no shows” and follows appropriate procedure in these incidents
Work list is monitored on a daily basis for any additional add on orders from providers
Process “patient refusal forms” for ordering physician when patient cancels or refuses to follow through on physician orders
Responsible to actively participate in the processing of incoming calls from patients, hospitals and referring physician offices
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
One (1) year of healthcare experience
Medical terminology
Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding rules and conventions
Computer literacy
Company
Nuvance Health
Nuvance Health operates hospitals, medical practices, and care centers for health care and medical services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-05-06Acquired
Leadership Team
John M. Murphy
President & CEO
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Deborah August
Pathologist
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