Surgery Scheduling Specialist - Vanderbilt Eye Clinic

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Nashville, TNtime type:
Full time posted on:
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R-52638
** Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center**:  Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated.

It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
** Organization:
** VEI Oph Services 200
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* Job Summary:

** Coordinates with patients, physicians, and operating room to schedule surgeries with minimal guidance. Facilitates efficient workflow, supports appropriate use of technology, and fosters effective communication..

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Coordinates surgery schedule with patient, physician, and operating room in support of surgery scheduling functions.
* Coordinates with other services to schedule multi-panel and multi-surgeon combination cases across all locations.
* May assist in scheduling all appointments related to surgery.
* Verifies patient eligibility and coverage for procedure and discusses potential financial obligations with patient.
* Identifies if a patient’s coverage is in-network or out-of-network and directs the patient to proper resources if needed with assistance from the Lead/Manager.
* Obtains precertification or proper insurance approval prior to surgical procedures.
* Notifies and forwards paperwork for insurance certification to billing office and obtains additional paperwork if needed, for compliance.
* Monitors surgery schedule and ensures optimization of resources and workflow.
* Maintains quality in operations impacting patients and staff.
* May assist in training new and current employees.
* The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
* Patient Scheduling (Intermediate):
The ability to coordinate and schedule patient appointments, surgeries, and other office visits with various computer systems in the hospital or clinic.
* Surgery Scheduling (Intermediate):
The ability to coordinate and schedule surgeries within various computer systems in the hospital.
* Patient Documentation (Intermediate):
The ability to receive and record patient information.
* Medical Terminology & Documentation (Intermediate):
The ability to comprehend medical terminology and documentation in an office, or surgical setting.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
** Core Accountabilities:
** Organizational Impact:
Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:
Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
Breadth of Knowledge:
Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.
Team Interaction:
Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.
** Core Capabilities :
** Supporting Colleagues :
Develops Self and Others:
Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.

- Builds and Maintains Relationships:
Seeks to…