Surgery Scheduler, LPN - South GA Surgical Assoc.
Description:
Schedule all surgical procedures
Obtain authorization from insurance company for surgical procedures and/or diagnostic procedures
Coordinate physicians' surgery schedules to ensure efficiency and prevent delays
Explain surgical procedure to the patient
Answer any questions the patient/family may have about diagnostic tests or surgical procedures
Obtain patient signature on needed forms
Schedule pre-op date/time with pre-admit
Obtain any prescriptions needed for prep medications
Ensure all orders, history/physicals, and consents are placed in patient's charts
Handle surgery cancellations
Schedule appointment times for diagnostic tests for patients
Maintain open communication with the OR
Experience/Qualifications:
LPN license required
Medical Terminology and Secretarial courses preferred
Must have at least one (1) year of experience in a physician office or hospital setting where obtaining authorization and scheduling for surgical procedures is your primary job duty, secretarial duties are utilized
Perks/Benefits:
(for eligible employees):
Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization
Medical / Dental
Retirement Plan
PTO and paid life insurance
What Sets Us Apart
Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.
For 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.
You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.
What we offer:
We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.
We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.
Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:
- Work/Life Balance
- Planning for the Future
- Low-Cost Prescriptions
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
- Helping You to Advance Your Career
Mission
To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.
Vision
A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care.
Location: Archbold Medical Center · SOUTH GA SURGICAL ASSOC
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 8am - 5pm, M - F
