Surgical Scheduler/Medical Records Clerk

1w1 week ago

Surgery Partners

Bethlehem, US · Full-time · $38,000 – $52,000

About this role

Responsible for scheduling surgical cases and will liaise with a number of referring doctors’ offices. Be an integral part of our Front Desk Team and will be valued as a key member of our organization. Under direct supervision, assembles and maintains complete medical records according to established procedures.

Counseling patients and scheduling surgeries for multiple physicians. Schedule surgeries and work with primary care physicians on a daily basis to ensure each patient has their history and physicals completed prior to surgery. Complete all necessary paperwork for each procedure on the physicians’ schedule.

Must be capable of multi-tasking and working with a diverse patient population. Provide back up support for the Front Office as needed. Files and retrieves patient records; prepares new files; may open and distribute mail.

Organizes and evaluates patient medical records. Reviews medical records for accuracy and completeness. Responsible for filing, scanning, and retrieving medical records in a normal busy office environment with much telephone work.

Requirements

High School diploma
2 years of previous experience scheduling appointments and/or surgeries
Experience with insurance
Knowledge of medical terminology and scheduling software
Knowledge of computer systems, programs, and spreadsheet applications
Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures
Skill in written and verbal communication and customer relations
Fast and accurate data entry with intermediate computer skills and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Schedule surgical cases and liaise with referring doctors’ offices
Counsel patients and schedule surgeries for multiple physicians
Work with primary care physicians to ensure history and physicals completed prior to surgery
Complete all necessary paperwork for each procedure on the physicians’ schedule
Assemble and maintain complete medical records according to established procedures
File, retrieve, scan patient records and prepare new files
Organize, evaluate, and review medical records for accuracy and completeness
Provide backup support for Front Office and other office positions as needed