Job Title: Surgery Scheduler
Overview:
Oregon Vascular Specialists is excited to announce the opening of our new office in the Portland area in mid-September!! Join our team as a full-time Surgery Scheduler where you will play a crucial role in coordinating surgical procedures and ensuring seamless scheduling processes for our specialty surgical clinic. If you have a background in surgery scheduling and possess strong organizational skills, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. We are looking for two Surgery Schedulers, one to start early August, and one to start mid-September.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and schedule surgical procedures for four vascular surgeons in alignment with physician availability and operating room schedules
- Communicate with patients to provide pre-operative instructions and address any questions or concerns regarding their surgery
- Collaborate with medical staff, including surgeons, nurses, and vendor representatives , to ensure accurate scheduling and preparation for surgeries
- Maintain electronic scheduling systems to update patient information, procedure details, and appointment times
- Verify insurance coverage and obtain necessary authorizations for surgical procedures by sending appropriate documentation
- Monitor and manage surgery schedule changes or cancellations to optimize operating room utilization
- Assist with administrative tasks such as filing patient records, answering phone calls, and responding to inquiries related to scheduling
Experience:
- Proven experience in a Medical Office setting
- Familiarity with office operations, preferably in a surgical environment a plus
- Knowledge of medical scheduling practices and insurance authorization processes
- Proficiency in using electronic medical record scheduling software a plus
- Understanding of medical terminology, HIPAA and medical systems is advantageous
If you are detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply for the Surgery Scheduler position. Join our team and contribute to providing exceptional patient care through efficient surgical scheduling processes.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Medical office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Wilsonville, OR 97070 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wilsonville, OR 97070