"Surgery Scheduler - Orthopedics, Inverness"

Surgery Scheduler - Orthopedics, Inverness

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Community Practice

Job Title: Surgery Scheduler - Orthopedics, Inverness

Position #: 00841631 - Requisition #: 38177

Job Summary:

The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for providing outstanding customer service to both the assigned physician and patients. The individual in this position will perform a broad spectrum of duties related to the effective and efficient scheduling of patients for outpatient visits and procedures. This includes maintaining precise interactions with nurses, physicians, and any other departments or functions involved in the delivery of patient care services.

This role will communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure the availability of facilities and staff. The individual in this position will function as the liaison between the patient and the providers for all non-clinical issues, including scheduling procedures in both the minor procedure room and operating rooms, communicating pre-procedure instructions and appointment confirmations, insurance verifications, and/or pre-authorizations as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule patient visits, including completing data entry in Epic and preparing all necessary documentation within the medical record for the physician to review
• Determine if there will be any insurance pre-authorization needed, and mail information packets to patients as necessary
• Obtain referrals and authorizations as necessary for all clinic patient encounters, procedures, and surgeries
• Preauthorize procedures and surgeries
• Triage new patient referrals (fax and phone); email out new patient information

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Inverness, CO.

Why Join Us:

Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include, but are not limited to: Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more!

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• One to two (1-2) years of experience with patient registration and insurance processes

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Conditions of Employment:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, healthcare provider-level CPR certification, or certification
• Must be able to work in person
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• College graduate
• 3+ years of patient/client-facing experience
• Medical office experience
• EPIC experience
• MS Office experience
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking
• Understanding of HIPAA practices and patient confidentiality

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and personal skills; must have strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude with clients, employees, and management
• Ability to work quickly - individually and as part of a team
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, documents, and regulations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to understand, apply, and benefit from technology

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to the listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Suzanne Argosino, Suzanne.Argosino@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. Best consideration will be given to those who apply within one month of the posting date.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (*or hiring range*) for this position has been established as $43,700 to $51,042.

The above salary range (*or hiring range*) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125