Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment options their patients require they turn to usJob SummaryResponsible for scheduling surgeries in accordance with physicianrsquos orders and insurance requirements ensuring all necessary paperwork and required tests needed prior to surgery are accurately completed and clearly communicated pre and post surgery instructions to patientsJob ResponsibilitiesCommunicates with patient to provide pre and post surgery instructions and obtain completed consent forms and required tests or preparations needed prior to surgeryEnsures necessary HP blood work and other patient tests are completedKeeps physician and clinical staff informed regarding pre op testing and maintains updated documentation and charts available for physician reviewWorks collaboratively with pre registration staff to register patients collect co pays and verify insurance and personal informationContacts insurance company to obtain pre certification of surgeries based on booking sheet and documents in computerSchedules hospital surgeries and preoperative testing coordinates surgical cases with other physicians and schedules patient follow up appointmentsMaintains physician schedules and coordinates physician meetings in the system andor appointment bookPrepares and distributes surgery packets to patients updates surgical log daily and replenishes inventory as neededProvides back up support and performs other related duties in support of efficient operationsWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment options their patients require they turn to usJob SummaryResponsible for scheduling surgeries in accordance with physicianrsquos orders and insurance requirements ensuring all necessary paperwork and required tests needed prior to surgery are accurately completed and clearly communicated pre and post surgery instructions to patientsJob ResponsibilitiesCommunicates with patient to provide pre and post surgery instructions and obtain completed consent forms and required tests or preparations needed prior to surgeryEnsures necessary HP blood work and other patient tests are completedKeeps physician and clinical staff informed regarding pre op testing and maintains updated documentation and charts available for physician reviewWorks collaboratively with pre registration staff to register patients collect co pays and verify insurance and personal informationContacts insurance company to obtain pre certification of surgeries based on booking sheet and documents in computerSchedules hospital surgeries and preoperative testing coordinates surgical cases with other physicians and schedules patient follow up appointmentsMaintains physician schedules and coordinates physician meetings in the system andor appointment bookPrepares and distributes surgery packets to patients updates surgical log daily and replenishes inventory as neededProvides back up support and performs other related duties in support of efficient operationsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredAt least two years of experience in surgical scheduling preferably with a high volume surgical practice preferredMust be flexible to travel to various locationsStrong working knowledge of medical and insurance terminologyComputer skills experience with medical software preferredExceptional organization skills and attention to detailAbility to adhere to HIPAA requirements OSHA regulations and Infection Control standards and CSG policiesAbility to effectively work in a teamAbility to provide positive customer focused approach with commitment to excellent patient careWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredAt least two years of experience in surgical scheduling preferably with a high volume surgical practice preferredMust be flexible to travel to various locationsStrong working knowledge of medical and insurance terminologyComputer skills experience with medical software preferredExceptional organization skills and attention to detailAbility to adhere to HIPAA requirements OSHA regulations and Infection Control standards and CSG policiesAbility to effectively work in a teamAbility to provide positive customer focused approach with commitment to excellent patient careWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status