Surgical Scheduler/Coordinator in Somers ;Point, New Jersey at Shore Medical Center

About SPG

Shore Physicians Group is passionate about partnering with highly skilled and dedicated staff. At SPG we are committed to fostering a progressive and rewarding medical practice environment that promotes professional and personal growth

Core Competencies and Responsibilities

• Cordially interacts with physicians, vendors, clinical support, and hospital staff
• Exemplifies strong customer service skills to phone etiquette
• Demonstrates understanding, compassion and sensitivity towards patients, coworkers, and families
• Understands various specialist surgical procedures
• Abides by scheduling protocol as directed by physicians
• Handles insurance verifications, referrals, and authorizations according to office guidelines
• Follows CPT and ICD9 best practices

Minimum Requirements

• 5 years experience in a medical office setting, or equivalent experience
• 2 years experience in surgical scheduling
• Previous experience in an ambulatory or hospital setting
• Thorough knowledge of CPT/ ICD9 coding and experience with surgical modifiers
• Ability to interact with all levels of physician practice
• Must be able to handle multiple physicians with multiple specialties
• Must be able to exhibit a history of customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Preferences

• Athena Experience

Additional information

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Shore Physicians Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.