Surgery Scheduler 3 at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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The Department of Anesthesiology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Surgery Scheduler 3 to work in Miami, FL. The Surgery Scheduler 3 acts as a liaison between patients, professional staff, and physicians by scheduling and coordinating all necessary functions for surgical and diagnostic procedures. Further, the Surgery Scheduler 3 acts as a lead for scheduling staff and oversees their functions to ensure accurately and timely scheduling practices. They may assist with training and onboarding new team members.

• Obtains pre-authorizations for procedures as required by insurance companies.
  
  


• Oversees, produces, and distributes all surgical and procedural schedules to physicians and departments.
  
  


• Collaborates with patients, families, staff, and providers within the office and the greater community to schedule surgeries, pre-op physicals, and testing.
  
  


• Coordinates with hospitals and vendors for special cases or circumstances.
  
  


• Identifies ways to streamline surgical scheduling process and provides suggestions to managing staff.
  
  


• Ensures electronic systems and scheduling tools are up-to-date and operating smoothly, and contacts appropriate personnel to resolve any issues.
  
  


• Ensures documentation is complete to support accurate billing of surgical procedures.
  
  


• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
  
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.




MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
  
  


• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
  
  


• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
  
  


• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
  
  


• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
  
  


• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
  
  


• Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).
  
  

Department Specific Functions

• Monitors cancellations, keeping daily schedule accurate and current.
  
  


• Informs patients regarding activities that will take place during the visit and provides a pamphlet of appropriate surgical facility.
  
  


• Follow up with appropriate departments to ensure that all pre-op results are available prior to the procedure.
  
  

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.



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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.


UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.


Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.


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Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

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