Surgery Scheduler- Bryan Breast Surg Specialists

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Coordinates all procedures with the Physician's schedules and keeps the schedule up to date. Responsible for relaying information to the appropriate personnel and entering the information in the computer system.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. * Coordinates, verifies benefits and eligibility, and schedules surgeries for all physicians.

3. *Corresponds and coordinates instruments for surgeries with the appropriate staff.

4. * Educates patients on pre and postoperative care instructions.

5. *Sends post-op medications to Pharmacy.

6. * Dispenses and fits CAM boots, surgical shoes and crutches.

7. * Schedules post-surgical appointments with physicians.

8. * Ensures that all consent forms are filled out and signed prior to scheduled surgeries.

9. * Follows up on all surgeries and files appeals within 24 hours of the surgery.

10. * Assists self-pay patients in completing the appropriate paperwork and completes disability forms.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "*". Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalency required. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required. Prior office experience in a medical setting preferred. Must be 19 years of age to witness legal consents.