Griffin Health Services Corporation Derby , CT 06418
Posted 6 days ago
Griffin Faculty Physicians seeks a full-time surgical scheduler to perform various administrative functions at a busy Bariatrics Office.
Main Function:
Promptly and professionally answers telephone calls.
Greets patients and other visitors to the office.
Collaborates with multi-disciplinary departments throughout Griffin Faculty Physicians and Griffin Hospital.
o Coordinates surgical appointment with patient and Griffin Hospital's operating room and/or Interventional Radiology Suite. Completes OR booking forms at the direction of the Surgeon
o Provides Griffin Hospital Pre-admission testing with medical clearance and informed consent
o Organize surgical assists within Specialty and/or coordinate cross-Specialty Physician surgical collaborations
Coordinates surgical patient medical clearance appointments with PCP as required at the Physicians' discretion
Schedules pre-operative and post-operative patient appointments as needed
Contacts insurance carriers to obtain prior authorizations as needed.
Manages provider's office schedule to reflect time out of office for surgical procedures.
Provides general clerical support for the office and assist the practice manager as needed.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Education:
Job Requirements:
Minimum of three years administrative experience in a medical office.
Experience with surgical booking and medical billing required.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Experience working with electronic health records required.
Must possess strong customer service skills and must be able to multi-task.
Griffin Health Services Corporation