Griffin Faculty Physicians seeks a full-time surgical scheduler to perform various administrative functions at a busy OBGYN Office.
Main Function:
· Promptly and professionally answers telephone calls.
· Greets patients and other visitors to the office.
· Collaborates with multi-disciplinary departments throughout Griffin Faculty Physicians and Griffin Hospital.
o Coordinates surgical appointment with patient and Griffin Hospital’s operating room and/or Interventional Radiology Suite. Completes OR booking forms at the direction of the Surgeon
o Provides Griffin Hospital Pre-admission testing with medical clearance and informed consent
o Organize surgical assists within Specialty and/or coordinate cross-Specialty Physician surgical collaborations
· Coordinates surgical patient medical clearance appointments with PCP as required at the Physicians’ discretion
· Schedules pre-operative and post-operative patient appointments as needed
· Contacts insurance carriers to obtain prior authorizations as needed.
· Manages provider’s office schedule to reflect time out of office for surgical procedures.
· Provides general clerical support for the office and assist the practice manager as needed.
· Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Education:
· High school diploma or GED
Job Requirements:
· Minimum of three years administrative experience in a medical office.
· Experience with surgical booking and medical billing required.
· Working knowledge of medical terminology.
· Experience working with electronic health records required.
· Must possess strong customer service skills and must be able to multi-task.