Anesthesia Scheduler

Description

* This position is 100% onsite in Lakeland, FL.

The Anesthesia Scheduler / Insurance Verification position is essential to the scheduling of anesthesia providers at multiple facilities. The position also ensures the fiscal accountability of the anesthesia department.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Verify benefits for all surgical patients that will have anesthesia coverage. Notify appropriate departments of any financial patient responsibilities
• Confirm if authorizations are required and have been obtained for all surgical patients that will have anesthesia coverage. Email appropriate departments to inquire about authorization status.
• Complete all anesthesia staffing requirements for the surgical schedules at LRH (Main, GI, EP, Peds, Radiology), LSDC Main and Griffin Road, as well as BRMC.
• Finalize various documents required to notify anesthesia staff of their assignments
• Maintain payroll information for the anesthesia department staff.
• Other duties as assigned by Coordinator.

The Anesthesia Department is a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to multitask and focus on tasks at hand with multiple distractions. Excellent phone etiquette and computer skills are required. Will need the ability to work remotely in a private setting.

Required Education and Experience

High School graduate or equivalent (GED and four years of related experience may be equivalent)

Preferred Education and Experience

Business Office experience preferred;
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel highly preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Possess advanced telephone skills as primary instrument of communication and knowledge of telephone etiquette. Demonstrates excellent communication skills (written and oral). Possess good organizational skills and be an excellent self-starter.