OR Scheduling Clerk (1957)

Gather and verify patient information, including medical history, insurance coverage, and pre-operative requirements. Obtain pre-operative authorizations from insurance companies and prepare and maintain surgical schedules and documentation. Communicate with patients to provide pre-operative instructions and follow-up appointments, while handling cancellations and rescheduling. Monitor and update patient records and coordinate with operating room staff to ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available. Schedule surgical procedures based on patient needs, surgeon availability, and operating room capacity. Assist with administrative tasks, such as billing and coding, and coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.