Surgery Scheduler 3 at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

Surgery Scheduler 3The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is currently seeking a full-time Surgery Scheduler 3 to work in Miami. The Senior Surgery Scheduler acts as liaison between patients, professional staff, and physicians by scheduling and coordinating all necessary functions for surgical and diagnostic procedures. Further, the Senior Surgery Scheduler acts as source of knowledge for scheduling staff and oversees their functions to ensure accurately and timely scheduling practices. Core Job Functions: Obtains pre-authorizations for procedures as required by insurance companies. Oversees, produces, and distributes all surgical and procedural schedules to physicians and departments. Collaborates with patients, families, staff, and providers within the office and the greater community to schedule surgeries, pre-op physicals, and testing. Coordinates with hospitals and vendors for special cases or circumstances. Identifies ways to streamline surgical scheduling process and provides suggestions to managing staff. Ensures that electronic systems and scheduling tools are up-to-date and operating smoothly, and immediately contacts appropriate personnel to resolve any issues. Ensures documentation is complete to support accurate billing of surgical procedures. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.