Knowledge of insurance regulations, specifically Medicare, BC/BS, managed care plans and workers compensation carriers regarding scheduling and approval of surgical procedures. Work independently and possess sound decision-making skills. Ability to deal compassionately and professionally with patients is essential. Tact and diplomacy are necessary in dealing with physicians, patients and their families and other employees. Strong organization, time management and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of the Epic practice management programs preferred.
#SURGERY SCHEDULER SALARY WITH UPMC SOFTWARE#
General knowledge of computer software and practice management databases is essential. + Proficiency in medical terminology preferred. + Completion of a medical assisting program or 2-4 years experience in a medical field. + Answer and respond to all incoming telephone inquiries regarding surgery and provides educational material, both verbally and through printed materials Qualifications* + High school diploma or equivalent required. + Attend and schedule department meetings.
+ Coordinate and track internal and external marketing efforts. + Obtain pre-certification and/or referral prior to the date of the procedure. + Act as liaison between patient and referring physicians. + Ensure all billing and insurance information is current and accurate. + Schedule pre-screening exams, diagnostic testing, post-operative appointments and surgical cases for all patients.
+ Coordinate patient education seminars and schedules physicians accordingly. + Provide patients with pre and postoperative instruction according to service specific guidelines. + Ensure that informed consents are signed. + Discuss and coordinate financial arrangements prior to surgery including the collection of pre-payments. + Coordinate cases and communicates with hospital personnel to obtain approval for hospital admissions. + Prepare and forward all necessary admission reservations/requisitions, including demographics and insurance information to hospitals. + Coordinate and monitor patient follow-up through the Refract Tracker and EPIC. The Surgery Scheduler will be speaking with patients to schedule them for outpatient GI procedures both over the phone and/or during check out from clinic Responsibilities:* + Work directly with department to troubleshoot procedural and operations issues. The procedures are completed locally at the West Mifflin Outpatient Center or McKeesport hospital giving patients exceptional GI care in their neighborhood.
#SURGERY SCHEDULER SALARY WITH UPMC FULL#
Courcoulas' full list of publications from PubMed.UPMC Community Medicine Incorporated is hiring a Full time Surgery Scheduler to support their team in West Mifflin, PA! The hours for this position are Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm* UPMC West Mifflin Gastro provides GI care to the patients in the South Hills area, with a home office in West Mifflin. Courcoulas is active within many national surgical and obesity organizations, serves on the editorial boards of leading scientific journals, and has published more than 230 peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, and book chapters. Her research focuses on surgical outcomes, clinical trials, and emerging technologies in bariatric surgery.ĭr. Courcoulas specializes in minimal access general surgery, abdominal surgery during pregnancy, and bariatric and metabolic surgery. In addition, she obtained a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health during her surgical training program. She completed her general surgery internship and residency, pediatric surgery post-graduate research fellowship, and minimally invasive surgery post-graduate fellowship training all at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Courcoulas attended Brown University, where she graduated with honors and completed her medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine, also with honors. She is a professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Courcoulas, MD, MPH, FACS, is a minimally invasive general surgeon certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
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