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Licensed Practical Nurse
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY, USA
USD 20.48-34.22 / hour
Posted on Sep 3, 2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Syracuse
- Nursing Support
- Full-time
- Opening on: Sep 2 2025
- Neurosurgery
- MedBest
- Licensed Practical Nurse, G5
- 86610
- N/A
Job Summary: LPN Surgical Scheduler schedules patients for surgical procedures, schedules medical clearances, obtains insurance authorization, and provides patients with pre-operative instructions under the direction of the physician or advanced practitioner.
1. Schedules appropriate procedures/surgeries per providers order and knowledge of operating room scheduling policies and procedures. Will need to coordinate co-surgeries with multiple providers and surgical assistants as necessary.
2. Reviews pretesting diagnostic tests for abnormal results and notifies the surgeon, advanced practitioners, primary care, and care team. Ensures proper follow up testing is ordered and completed as necessary.
3. Obtains insurance authorizations for medical procedures and completes medical disability forms.
4. Participates in multidisciplinary teams including clinical and administrative staff to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
5. Answers patient questions related to surgery scheduling via telephone and EMR.
6. Serves as a liaison between the surgeon and the patients. Minimum Qualifications:
1. Schedules appropriate procedures/surgeries per providers order and knowledge of operating room scheduling policies and procedures. Will need to coordinate co-surgeries with multiple providers and surgical assistants as necessary.
2. Reviews pretesting diagnostic tests for abnormal results and notifies the surgeon, advanced practitioners, primary care, and care team. Ensures proper follow up testing is ordered and completed as necessary.
3. Obtains insurance authorizations for medical procedures and completes medical disability forms.
4. Participates in multidisciplinary teams including clinical and administrative staff to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
5. Answers patient questions related to surgery scheduling via telephone and EMR.
6. Serves as a liaison between the surgeon and the patients. Minimum Qualifications:
NYS licensed/registered LPN. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.
Preferred Qualifications:One year experience in ambulatory clinical setting.
Work Days:Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Message to Applicants:Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.
G5: $20.48 - $34.22
Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.
Recruitment Office:MedBest Medical Management