Surgery Scheduling Specialist - Vanderbilt Lung Institute
Quick Summary
The ability to coordinate and schedule patient appointments, surgeries, and other office visits with various computer systems in the hospital or clinic.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
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Monday - Friday
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The Vanderbilt Lung Institute brings together leading specialists in pulmonary medicine, thoracic surgery, and allergy care to provide coordinated, personalized treatment for patients with lung and breathing conditions. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, the institute delivers advanced care for a wide range of pulmonary diseases, from common respiratory disorders to the most complex lung conditions. Areas of expertise include COPD, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, complex airway disorders, chest wall conditions, and connective tissue disease-related lung disease. Vanderbilt Lung Institute is committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative treatments, multidisciplinary expertise, and exceptional patient-centered care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates surgery schedule with patient, physician, and operating room in support of surgery scheduling functions.
- Coordinates with other services to schedule multi-panel and multi-surgeon combination cases across all locations.
- May assist in scheduling all appointments related to surgery.
- Verifies patient eligibility and coverage for procedure and discusses potential financial obligations with patient.
- Identifies if a patient’s coverage is in-network or out-of-network and directs the patient to proper resources if needed with assistance from the Lead/Manager.
- Obtains precertification or proper insurance approval prior to surgical procedures.
- Notifies and forwards paperwork for insurance certification to billing office and obtains additional paperwork if needed, for compliance.
- Monitors surgery schedule and ensures optimization of resources and workflow.
- Maintains quality in operations impacting patients and staff.
- May assist in training new and current employees.
- The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- Patient Scheduling (Intermediate): The ability to coordinate and schedule patient appointments, surgeries, and other office visits with various computer systems in the hospital or clinic.
- Surgery Scheduling (Intermediate): The ability to coordinate and schedule surgeries within various computer systems in the hospital.
- Patient Documentation (Intermediate): The ability to receive and record patient information.
- Medical Terminology & Documentation (Intermediate): The ability to comprehend medical terminology and documentation in an office, or surgical setting.
Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Core Accountabilities:
* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.Requirements
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2 yearsEducation:
High School Diploma or GEDThis role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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Listing Details
- First seen
- October 12, 2026
- Last seen
- October 12, 2026
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- 51%
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- October 12, 2026
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