Test and Surgery Scheduler

At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success; we share a common passion for making lives better. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other through the backbone of our beliefs: trust, honesty and mutual respect; ensuring our voice is heard. Our positive environment supports individual growth and a sense of belonging. Our employees work together to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization. OrthoCarolina is looking for a Test and Surgery Scheduler for our OrthoCarolina Gastonia office location. This position has the ability for possible remote work but must be able to travel onsite as needed or requested. The Test and Surgery Scheduler arranges surgeries and diagnostic tests with area hospitals and diagnostic facilities based on physician/patient preferences and insurance plan requirements. This position obtains second opinions and medical clearance as needed and arranges patient education and medical clearance appointments as needed. Creates referral, tasks, post op appointments and obtains pre-certification as required. Other duties may include: Gives general instructions and explains procedures that are scheduled with the patients and provides the patient with written instructions including date, time and facility directions for the procedure that is scheduled. Coordinates patient care with hospitals, blood donations, radiology, anesthesia and the patient’s primary care physician. Provides patient teaching on surgical procedures; pre and postoperative care via verbal, written and videotaped communication. Loads all surgeries into centricity filling in appropriate fields in data set and enters surgery in physician outlook calendar Schedules patient education and medical clearance appointments as needed. Other assigned duties as required by patient flow or physician request. A career at OrthoCarolina will provide you with opportunities for career advancement, dedicated peer support, and continuing education. Our company is committed to providing our employees with the utmost positive work environment. Benefits offered include: Competitive salary package Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Health Savings Account Life insurance Short/Long term disability insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employee Benefit Resource 401(k) retirement plan Profit sharing plan OrthoCarolina is one of the nation’s leading independent academic orthopedics practices serving North Carolina and the Southeast since 1922. OrthoCarolina provides compassionate and comprehensive musculoskeletal care including operative and non-operative care, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitative therapy. Widely known for musculoskeletal research and training, OrthoCarolina physicians have specialized expertise in foot and ankle, hip and knee, shoulder and elbow, spine, sports medicine, hand, pediatric orthopedics, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. We commit to improving the lives of all we serve, by providing premier patient care and compassionate, personalized service. Over 300 OrthoCarolina providers see more than one million patient visits throughout western North Carolina each year. Employee Type Regular Qualifications Skills Education A.S, B.S., GED, High School Certifications Language Work Experience Clinical Experience With expert physicians and care providers in locations throughout our region, OrthoCarolina is one of the nation’s leading orthopedic practices and your destination for comprehensive orthopedic care. We bring expertise in the areas of foot and ankle, hand, hip and knee, shoulder and elbow, spine, sports medicine and pediatrics to offer a continuum of care unmatched in our region — and throughout the country. OrthoCarolina. You. Improved.