Central Scheduling Coordinator: High-Volume, Patient-Focused

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking a Central Scheduling Coordinator to manage the scheduling for outpatient ancillary/surgical departments in the TX/OK region. You will handle a high volume of calls, register patients, and verify benefits while collaborating with departments, patients, and physician offices.

The role requires knowledge of coding (ICD/CPT), healthcare experience, and willingness to cross-train.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of healthcare experience in PAS, Scheduling & PFS, or physician office preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD and CPT coding.
• Certified Medical Coder or minimum one year physician coding strongly preferred.
• Verbal ability is required to communicate effectively with other staff members and hospital personnel.
• Computer/Typing skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office. Able to create spreadsheets in Excel.
• Willingness to be cross trained to other areas
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduling duties and manages high-volume call flow.
• Registers patients and verifies benefits as part of the TX/OK Region – ancillary services.
• Coordinates with ancillary departments, patients, and physician offices.
• Adheres to compliance policies and participates in required training.

Skills

Healthcare experience

ICD/CPT coding

Medical coder certification

Verbal communication

Cross training

Compliance awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

South Texas Health System is seeking a Central Scheduling Coordinator to manage the scheduling for outpatient ancillary/surgical departments in the TX/OK region. You will handle a high volume of calls, register patients, and verify benefits while collaborating with departments, patients, and physician offices.

The role requires knowledge of coding (ICD/CPT), healthcare experience, and willingness to cross-train.