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Primary City/State:
Peoria, ArizonaDepartment Name:
West Valley Cardiothorac SurgWork Shift:
DayJob Category:
Administrative ServicesThose who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you!
This is the place to be if you are looking for an exciting opportunity. We take pride in Banner Heath's culture of providing the best customer service to our patients and customers. Our Vascular Surgery Clinic, offers a customer-focused team that assesses and treats medical conditions for patients 16 years old and over, using a multidisciplinary surgical and medical approach. We put the latest developments in evidence-based medicine to work to achieve the best outcomes for you and your family.
Bring your experience and high energy as a Surgery scheduler and join our Peoria Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Banner's most premier. As a Surgery scheduler in our Cardiovascular clinic, you will have an opportunity to work with a wonderful team dedicated to helping patients across many age ranges. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of providers and support staff, specifically our wonderful clinical team. Your expertise with scheduling procedures, completing insurance verification, verifying prior authorizations, Typing orders, obtaining authorizations . Need to be able to multi-task, use strong organization skills, pay attention to detail and being able to speak to staff and providers comfortably. Will help this clinic run smoothly and assist the patients with their healthcare needs.
**previous experience with scheduling diagnostic testing and surgery scheduling preferred**
This opportunity is full-time,40hrs wk., Monday-Friday 7:30-4pm or 8-4:30pm. No weekends
13943 N 91st Ave, Peoria AZ
At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area. We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for scheduling surgical, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures using a computerized scheduling system. The position is also responsible for entering patient charges, orders, and other pertinent information into the system and compiling and reporting statistical information to management. The incumbent may act as an office liaison for department staff, physicians, and patient families.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Coordinates case times for elective, urgent or emergent surgeries, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures in a computerized scheduling system. Verifies and reviews physician privilege status prior to scheduling. Interfaces with medical staff office to maintain log of current privilege status and maintains confidentially of all information. May acquire and maintain physician preference information and staff roster.
2. Acquires authorization numbers, History and Physicals, results of laboratory tests and verifies that they are current. Orders previous medical records for the day of the procedure, when necessary.
3. Types and prints physician orders for multiple physicians and departments. Schedules and maintains physician block time, and block time releases.
4. Enters physician's orders for lab, blood bank, medical imaging, and cardiology. Enters results of diagnostic tests, patient registration information and patient charges. Compiles data and prepares statistical reports for management.
5. Conducts charge management audits for assigned area. Reconciles charge packet information with the audit. Identifies missed or incorrect charges and corrects when appropriate.
6. Acts as a receptionist to assigned unit; answers phones, relays message. Greets and directs patients, visitors, physicians, and families and answers questions about policies and procedures. Acts as a liaison among nursing units, physician and staff to relay patient data. Screens requests for patient information and refers to appropriate staff. Records and types minutes of staff meetings, when required. Prepares and distributes staff call roster each month.
7. Enters facility work orders and supply orders when required by assigned department. Requests repairs/maintenance for business machines in the department. Arranges for pickup and delivery of instruments and equipment and completes all necessary paperwork.
8. This position has responsibility for scheduling surgeries and procedures and maintaining a smooth workflow in the area. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, under stressful situations, set priorities and maintain highly confidential information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 2 years of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital central scheduling or physician office scheduling setting. Knowledge of medical terminology is required. Also requires knowledge of payor contract terms and processes. Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Requires effective teamworking skills and the ability to meet deadlines and productivity standards.
The position requires knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software and the ability to use computerized scheduling systems. Must possess the ability to maintain accurate statistical records, gather data, and produce reports.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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