Central Scheduling Coordinator — Patient Access & Coding

Universal Health Services; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Central Scheduling Coordinator for the TX/OK region. The role manages a high volume of incoming calls to schedule outpatient ancillary and surgical services, registers patients, and verifies benefits.

The position may involve after-hours and weekend shifts and requires coordination with ancillary departments, patients, and physician offices. Strong knowledge of ICD/CPT coding and Microsoft Office is needed; a certified medical coder or at least one year of

Qualifications

• Two 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs the primary functions of a Central Scheduling Coordinator within the Central Scheduling Department for outpatient ancillary/surgical departments.
• Manages a high volume of incoming calls to schedule services.
• Registers patients and verifies benefits for the TX/OK Region- ancillary services scheduled.
• Works Monday through Friday; may be assigned after hours and weekends.

Skills

Healthcare experience

ICD/CPT coding

Medical coder certification

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Cross-training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking a Central Scheduling Coordinator for the TX/OK region. The role manages a high volume of incoming calls to schedule outpatient ancillary and surgical services, registers patients, and verifies benefits.

The position may involve after-hours and weekend shifts and requires coordination with ancillary departments, patients, and physician offices. Strong knowledge of ICD/CPT coding and Microsoft Office is needed; a certified medical coder or at least one year of