Surgery Scheduler
Job Description
Surgery Scheduler
Plano, TX
Contract to Hire
Schedule: Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00am-5:00pm and Tues, Thurs 8:00am - 6:30pm
Pay: up to $22/HR (DOE)
CornerStone Medical is looking for a Medical Assistant with Surgery Scheduler experience for a Colon & Rectal clinic in Plano/ Frisco, TX. This role will consist of working in the Frisco & Plano locations.
Key Responsibilities Surgical Scheduling & Coordination
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Schedule inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures at colon & rectal clinic.
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Coordinate surgery dates with surgeons, facilities, and anesthesia team
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Ensure completion of required documentation prior to surgery.
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Obtain prior authorizations for procedures, diagnostic testing, and hospital admissions.
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Verify insurance eligibility and benefits.
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Communicate financial responsibility and pre-operative requirements to patients.
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Submit and track referrals as needed.
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Provide patients with detailed pre-operative and post-operative instructions.
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Coordinate pre-op testing (labs, imaging, clearances).
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Serve as liaison between patient and provider regarding surgery-related questions.
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Maintain compassionate communication, particularly with patients undergoing colorectal procedures.
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Utilize Athena EMR to:
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Enter and track surgical cases
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Document authorizations and referrals
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Upload operative consents and medical records
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Manage task workflows and provider messaging
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Maintain HIPAA compliance at all times.
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Track surgical metrics and maintain surgery logs.
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Follow up on pending authorizations and incomplete documentation.
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Assist with scheduling follow-up appointments.
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Support front office or clinical staff as needed.
Required Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED required
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2+ years of medical surgery scheduling experience (GI, colorectal, or general surgery preferred).
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Experience with Athena EMR strongly preferred.
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Knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 coding basics.
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Understanding of insurance verification and prior authorization processes.
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Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits start day one:
- Competitive Pay
- Weekly Pay - Get Paid Every Friday!
- Medical, Dental, Insurance
MUST ALSO PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND TEST
Quick Apply Online or call Text Tez at 972-525-5539
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Meet Your Recruiter
Tez Williams
Clinical Recruitment Manager
Tez has been with CornerStone Medical since November 2017. He has spent ten years in the healthcare industry, the last two years as a healthcare recruiter. He developed skills for recruiting, training and managing pipelines of 10-50 clinicians at a time while working for Fortune 500 companies. He also gained experience working multiple verticals within the healthcare industry such as allied health, clinical and non-clinical.
As the Clinical Recruitment Manager, his main objective is to locate talented clinicians who are amazing at what they do and match them with their dream jobs. He serves his candidates to the best of his ability, always going the extra mile to locate the best career opportunities in the marketplace. He once even brought a can of gas to a travel nurse stuck on the side of the road on the FIRST day of her assignment!
Tez graduated from Northwestern State University in Louisiana with a Bachelor of Science.