Central Scheduling Specialist - Outpatient Care

Universal Health Services; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Central Scheduling Coordinator for the TX/OK Region. This role handles a high volume of inbound calls to schedule outpatient services, registers patients, and verifies benefits for ancillary/surgical departments.

Workweek is Monday through Friday, with potential after-hours and weekend shifts. Candidates should have healthcare scheduling experience, knowledge of ICD/CPT coding, and comfort with Microsoft Office and Excel.

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

• Manage a high volume of incoming calls to schedule services.
• Register patients and verify benefits for the TX/OK Region- ancillary services scheduled.
• Work Monday through Friday; may be assigned to after hours and weekends.

Skills

Healthcare experience

ICD coding

CPT coding

Medical coding certification

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Excel

Cross-training

Compliance awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking a Central Scheduling Coordinator for the TX/OK Region. This role handles a high volume of inbound calls to schedule outpatient services, registers patients, and verifies benefits for ancillary/surgical departments.

Workweek is Monday through Friday, with potential after-hours and weekend shifts. Candidates should have healthcare scheduling experience, knowledge of ICD/CPT coding, and comfort with Microsoft Office and Excel.