Surgery Scheduling Rep. II, On Call, Falls Church ( Job Number: 221257 )
Location: Falls Church Virginia
Description: Kaiser Permanente is at the momment seeking for Surgery Scheduling Rep. II, On Call, Falls Church ( Job Number: 221257 ) right now, this position will be placed in Virginia. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Coordinates scheduling between members, surgeons, external providers, KP and/or non-KP Contracted facilities and vendors according to established surgery scheduling protocols and policies.
Essential Functions:
- Schedules surgeries utilizing established scheduling guidelines w/ consideration of factors such as historical procedure length and operating room availability.
- Reviews informatio! n associated w/ surgery case to ensure surgery is scheduled co! rrectly and takes immediate action if further intervention required.
- Collaborates and partners proactively w/ surgeons and departmental chiefs to ensure that surgeries are accurately scheduled in timely and effectively manner.
- Make scheduling decisions that maximizes efficiency and utilization.
- Accurately enters data associated w/ surgery in timely manner in appropriate systems and other databases.
- Initiates and maintains contact w/ member throughout the scheduling process; conveys information concerning date of surgery and related appointments.
- Refers medical related questions to the appropriate health care team or provider.
- Verifies completeness and accuracy of surgical request form, including patient demographics, procedure description, venue request, and time request.
- Prioritizes each procedure in accordance w/ established guidelines including severity of case, age of patient, and length of time on the waiti! ng list.
- Confirms that member's benefit plan covers intended procedure and that referral has been entered.
- Collaborates w/ the Ambulatory Surgery Center team leads to ensure appropriate and accurate scheduling.
- Collaborates extensively w/ each KP Surgery Scheduler to assure maximum utilization of block time in each OR venue.
- Prepares surgery confirmation letters.
- Assures that durable medical equipment that will be needed by patient is available.
- Proactively identify issues and works w/ others to resolve them.
- Assists in collection of data elements for Surgical Department reporting.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of surgery scheduling experience is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Demonstrated customer service skills.
- Demonstrated medical terminology ! knowledge required.
- Knowledge of surgical procedures required.!
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Surgery scheduling experience w/ an electronic system preferred.
- Associate degree in related medical field preferred.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Kaiser Permanente.
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This position starts available on: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 18:25:20 GMT
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