Job Description

Primary City/State: Loveland, Colorado

Department Name: Loveland Surgical Assoc

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Administrative Services

Primary Location Salary Range: $18.69 - $28.03 / hour, based on education & experience

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that\xe2\x80\x99s why we work hard every day to make a difference in people\xe2\x80\x99s lives. Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people\xe2\x80\x99s lives \xe2\x80\x93 and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Experience with surgery scheduling is a bonus, medical terminology, knowledge of insurance companies, authorization experience, computer literate, excellent communicator, highly organized, flexibility in working with multiple specialties. Primary specialty would be general surgery but would be asked to assist Orthopedics.

Schedule: Monday through Thursday 8am \xe2\x80\x93 5pm, Fridays, 8am \xe2\x80\x93 4pm. Time would be shared between general surgery and Orthopedics.

Location: Primary location would be at 1900 N. Boise Ave, Suite 420, Loveland CO, but possibly would cross-train and be located at Orthopedics in Loveland. Loveland general surgery has 4 providers, and there are no other surgery schedulers on the general surgery team in this location.

Day to Day: Primary responsibility would be getting surgeries scheduled for all providers of Loveland general surgery using appropriate dates and times, including meeting with patients, and getting prior authorizations for these procedures. Secondary responsibility would be assisting Orthopedics with surgery prior authorizations and possibly cross-training surgery scheduling for them. This position in general surgery would also be a back-up on clinic phones with some clinic scheduling.

General surgery encompasses many areas of the body, and surgeries for both acute and chronic illness. We are a very small clinic and expectations are that we work as a team in every aspect of the clinic.

At Banner Medical Group, you\'ll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area. We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for scheduling surgical, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures using a computerized scheduling system. The position is also responsible for entering patient charges, orders, and other pertinent information into the system and compiling and reporting statistical information to management. The incumbent may act as an office liaison for department staff, physicians, and patient families.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Coordinates case times for elective, urgent or emergent surgeries, cardiovascular or obstetrical procedures in a computerized scheduling system. Verifies and reviews physician privilege status prior to scheduling. Interfaces with medical staff office to maintain log of current privilege status and maintains confidentially of all information. May acquire and maintain physician preference information and staff roster.

2. Acquires authorization numbers, History and Physicals, results of laboratory tests and verifies that they are current. Orders previous medical records for the day of the procedure, when necessary.

3. Types and prints physician orders for multiple physicians and departments. Schedules and maintains physician block time, and block time releases.

4. Enters physician\xe2\x80\x99s orders for lab, blood bank, medical imaging, and cardiology. Enters results of diagnostic tests, patient registration information and patient charges. Compiles data and prepares statistical reports for management.

5. Conducts charge management audits for assigned area. Reconciles charge packet information with the audit. Identifies missed or incorrect charges and corrects when appropriate.

6. Acts as a receptionist to assigned unit; answers phones, relays message. Greets and directs patients, visitors, physicians, and families and answers questions about policies and procedures. Acts as a liaison among nursing units, physician and staff to relay patient data. Screens requests for patient information and refers to appropriate staff. Records and types minutes of staff meetings, when required. Prepares and distributes staff call roster each month.

7. Enters facility work orders and supply orders when required by assigned department. Requests repairs/maintenance for business machines in the department. Arranges for pickup and delivery of instruments and equipment and completes all necessary paperwork.

8. This position has responsibility for scheduling surgeries and procedures and maintaining a smooth workflow in the area. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, under stressful situations, set priorities and maintain highly confidential information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 2 years of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital central scheduling or physician office scheduling setting. Knowledge of medical terminology is required. Also requires knowledge of payor contract terms and processes. Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Requires effective teamworking skills and the ability to meet deadlines and productivity standards.

The position requires knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software and the ability to use computerized scheduling systems. Must possess the ability to maintain accurate statistical records, gather data, and produce reports.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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