Precertification/Specialist-Scheduler-Pulmonary Practice

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Job Description:  

The Precertification Specialist / Surgery Scheduler coordinates the activities related to patient surgery scheduling within the peri-operative environment, interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcome. Performs pre-certification functions to ensure that all services requiring carrier authorizations are approved.  

Minimum Education and Experience:  

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and two years’ work experience in hospital registration, insurance, or financial counseling required; a Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required work experience.  

Considerable knowledge and skill in the application of the techniques and practices of OR Scheduling. Considerable knowledge of complex medical terminology and advanced disease processes preferred.  Previous work experience in pre-certification and knowledge of medical terminology highly preferred. 

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:  

N/A 

Additional Job Description: 

Benefits: 

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan 
• Paid time off and extended sick leave 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Disability insurance plan options 
• Continuous professional and clinical training 
• Competitive pay  
• Annual Merit Increase 
• Wellbeing resources 
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Employee perks and discounts 
• Employee referral program 
• Flexible schedule options 
• Certification incentive program 

Physical Requirements: 

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) *Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions). 

Additional Job Description

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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