The Scheduling Coordinator schedules patient appointment/follow ups and/or surgeries as appropriate in the assigned unit/clinic. Obtains authorizations and pre-authorization for services to be rendered. Schedules ancillary appointments as necessary for patients. Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointments/follow up and/or surgery including x-rays and pertinent lab work. Makes arrangements for any special equipment as needed. Reviews and codes charge slips for patient care services and/or surgical services rendered. Maintains files and records, including supporting documentation for insurance claims. Maintains master appointment/surgery calendar for physician(s). Oversees equipment and office supply inventory. Reads all incoming mail, prioritizing and distributing as appropriate. The Scheduling Coordinator acts as a liaison with other departments and physician office staff and arranges for all necessary support services and equipment needed for a case.
The scheduling coordinator is responsible for scheduling patient surgeries for the Department of Neurosurgery. Incumbent is responsible for communicating, utilizing the computer system to access and enter patient data, and providing clerical functions for the department. Verifies patient insurance and pre-certifies patient's scheduled surgeries. Maintains accurate surgery schedule on department calendar as well as each individual surgeon's calendar. Ensures appropriate preoperative testing, and collects all pertinent reports for review by licensed personnel to proceed with surgery. Ensure necessary imaging is available and on location for surgeon at time of surgery. Schedules PACE appointments. Provides physician fee estimates to patients. Must work with any and every physician in the neurosurgery department. Other duties as assigned.
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