Surgery Scheduler
Contributed to the company's mission, vision and values by scheduling patient surgical procedures and maintaining the surgery schedule. Obtained CPT codes and other clinical information as required for treatment of the patient from the physician's office. Determined O.R. time needed for the procedure and worked closely with the O.R. Nurse to streamline the schedule. Arranged necessary anesthesia coverage and secured a C-Arm tech for the surgical procedures needed. Cross trained as back up to the receptionist to be responsible for accurate patient admissions, including reviewing all information with patient, completing appropriate forms and copying insurance cards and photo identification. Verified and obtained all patient eligibility, authorizations, benefits and claim information with the insurance companies. Contacted all patients and provided benefit verification information while explaining the patient financial responsibility such as co-pays, co-insurance and co-deductibles at time of service. Accurately completed all data entry necessary in the Advantix computer medical system.
