The Stamford Hospital Stamford , CT 06901
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Stamford Health is a well-established, award winning Healthcare System with multiple locations in CT.
As a new Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:
Competitive salary
Sign on bonuses for designated positions
Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
Wellness programs
Paid Time Off accruals
Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
Childcare partnership with Children's Learning Center
A conscientious and organized person who schedules all surgical cases. When needed pre-certifies patients for surgery. Maintains communication with OR scheduling staff, patients and and providers
Schedule surgery for all Patients as necessary. Schedule post-operative appointments and enter into the physician's schedule.
Provide the patient with pre-operative instructions and answer any outstanding questions or concerns the patient may have regard the procedure as appropriate.
Books surgeries for all patients (inpatient and outpatient) when the doctors are scheduled to be in the OR as appropriate.
Collaborates with the Stamford Hospital Scheduling department to book all procedures Per protocol
Review all CPT / ICD 10 codes with physicians for booking sheets.
Write pre-operative request and fax to PCP or specialist as appropriate requested physician.
Receive & Review pre-operative testing & history and physical from requested PCP's or specialist as appropriate physician's office and submit to pre-admissions department for review.
Enter encounter into physician schedule.
Scan all appropriate documentation including testing into patients medical record.
Call insurance company for verification of CPT / ICD 10 codes for prior authorization.
Document prior authorization in patients' medical record.
Receive and answer telephone calls from patients, regarding questions about surgery times and/or cancellations.
Book all x-ray localizations with Central Scheduling (Radiology) for patients having breast excisions. As appropriate to specialty.
Book Sentinal Node injections with Central Scheduling (Radiology) to coordinate with Lymph Node procedures. As appropriate to specialty.
Coordinate surgeries with other physician offices for shared surgeries.
Call PCP or specialist as appropriate requested physician office for patients to book the pre-operative clearance visit when possible.
Call PCP's specialist as appropriate requested physician office to follow up on medical clearance and testing for surgeon's review if not received in specified timeframe according to current protocol.
Respects and protects the patient's rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for the professional purposes which are in the patient's best interests with full consideration of their legal rights.
Displays a positive attitude when interacting with physician's office staff, physicians and fellow employees of the surgical center
Attends scheduled staff meetings, in-service education opportunities and participates in continuing education programs. Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with employees and other managers of the health care team.
Enroll the patient in any available educational programs and encourage them to participate in the program to ensure they are prepared for their upcoming procedure and recovery.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service
High School Graduate or equivalent.
Basic Computer skills are necessary.
Excellent telephone skills.
Excellent customer service / communication skills.
Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar position.
Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of the community and patients we serve.
The Stamford Hospital