UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a Casual Surgery Scheduler to support the Gynecological Oncology department!

This position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. Hours are subject to change based on business needs.

The Surgery Scheduler coordinates and schedules patients for in-patient and outpatient surgical procedures. This role will assist the surgeon and the administrator in promoting, developing, and monitoring all aspects of operations.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor patient follow-up through the Refract Tracker and EPIC.

• Prepare and forward all necessary admission reservations/requisitions, including demographics and insurance information to hospitals.

• Coordinate cases and communicates with hospital personnel to obtain approval for hospital admissions.

• Discuss and coordinate financial arrangements before surgery including the collection of pre-payments.

• Ensure that informed consent is signed.

• Provide patients with pre- and postoperative instruction according to service specific guidelines.

• Coordinate patient education seminars and schedule physicians accordingly.

• Collect data for the research study.

• Schedule pre-screening exams, diagnostic testing, post-operative appointments, and surgical cases for all patients.

• Ensure all billing and insurance information is current and accurate.

• Obtain pre-certification and/or referral before the date of the procedure.

• Coordinate and track internal and external marketing efforts.

• Attend and schedule department meetings.

• Answer and respond to all incoming telephone inquiries regarding surgery and provides educational material, both verbally and through printed materials.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Completion of a medical assisting program or 2-4 years’ experience in a medical field.

• Previous scheduling experience preferred.

• Proficiency in medical terminology preferred.

• General knowledge of computer software and practice management databases is preferred.

• Knowledge of the Epic practice management programs preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

· Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.