Specialist, Surgery Scheduling

Job Summary:


Under indirect supervision, schedules patients for surgery according to the type of surgery (urgent or routine) and the access standards and directive of scheduling provided. The Surgery Scheduling Coordinator ensures that the surgical encounter (outpatient vs. inpatient) is coordinated properly & is scheduled accurately and efficiently. Responsible for providing the highest quality customer service to our members, TSPMG practitioners, external practitioners, and external surgical sites through coordination of multidisciplinary facets of care, both internal and external. Responsible for the management and coordination of surgical schedules, cross-specialty schedules and availability of appropriate equipment and supplies for surgical cases. Acts as a liaison and coordinates information flow between the Specialist, PCP and Hospitalists. Responsible for data processing, diagnostic reporting, clinical information gathering, verification of coverage, QRM authoriz...