I am a very Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
Granite Orthopaedics
10.2022 - Current
Obtained pre-authorizations and pre-certifications ahead of scheduled surgeries.
Resolved scheduling conflicts to maintain high-quality patient services.
Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
Communicated surgery requirements to nursing teams for smooth operation delivery.
Coordinated with facilities to set up surgeries for 1 Orthopeadic Surgeon.
Updated daily operating room calendars with accurate appointment schedules.
Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
Updated patient records to reflect upcoming surgeries and medical histories.
Surgery Scheduling Coordinator
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
07.2017 - 06.2022
Obtained pre-authorizations and pre-certifications ahead of scheduled surgeries.
Resolved scheduling conflicts to maintain high-quality patient services.
Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
Communicated surgery requirements to nursing teams for smooth operation delivery.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff
Personal Assistant to surgeon helped her make dental appointment, make travel arrangements.
Help out with translations when needed between surgeons and patients.
Help out other Surgery Schedulers if they needed any help in scheduling patients or incase they were on vacation.
Surgery Scheduler
Beach Cities Orthopeadics And Sport Medicine
06.2009 - 07.2017
Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
Resolved scheduling conflicts to maintain high-quality patient services.
Obtained pre-authorizations and pre-certifications ahead of scheduled surgeries.
Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
Took pre-operative orders from surgeons and anesthesiologists for smooth operation planning.
Checked patients in and out and collected payments.
Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.