The lead Scheduler/Biller will oversee the surgery scheduling staff for all Perioperative sites while utilizing knowledge of procedures, privileges, and designated block time. This positions will coordinate, assign, mentor and guide the work activities of other scheduling staff. This role is responsible for advanced level of scheduling and billing oversight to include services to the Operating Room and Procedural areas. The daily operations of this role will adhere to and align with the organizational and departmental strategic goals under the direction of the Perioperative business manager.

• Oversees Staff
  
  This position oversees assigned surgery schedulers and working directly and collaboratively with manager, supervisors and staff to provide a high-level of satisfaction.
• Handles Scheduling Calls & Schedules Appointments
  
  Answers telephones, live chat and web messages in a timely and professional manner according to identified best practices in customer service and guidelines set by department. Schedules patient appointments for various modalities, cancel appointments and/or reschedules as necessary, and corrects or modifies discrepancies in scheduling.
• Oversees Processes
  
  Works directly and collaboratively with manager, supervisors and staff to provide best practice to ensure a high-level of customer satisfaction.
• Provides Training
  
  Proactively researches and creates training materials related to scheduling of appointments to include changes to hospital-system, best practice in process of scheduling for accuracy, efficiency and overall patient, provider and staff satisfaction.
• Maintains Proficiencies/Seeks Education
  
  Participates in a variety of unit, hospital and/or outside agency education, when approved, programs to maintain and enhance current skills and competency levels.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable