Clinic Surgery Scheduling Coordinator

Samaritan Health Services; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Newport, Oregon is seeking a detail-oriented medical office coordinator to support OB/GYN services and related administrative duties.

The role includes surgery scheduling, prior authorizations, coding, and general office tasks, with emphasis on accuracy and HIPAA compliance. A high school diploma and related coursework are required, plus relevant medical office experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary courses in Medical Terminology, computer applications and secretarial skills, or equivalent required.
• Experience and/or training in a hospital or medical office doing similar tasks preferred.
• Experience and/or training in reception or a customer service setting required.
• Experience and/or training with delegated health care services and ICD-10 and CPT coding required.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgery scheduling duties, as well as prior authorization, coding and general office duties.

Skills

Service Orientation

Clerical

Confidentiality

Time Management

Team Building

Social Perceptiveness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary courses in Medical Terminology, computer applications and secretarial skills

Tools

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Job description

Performs surgery scheduling duties, as well as prior authorization, coding and general office duties.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Women's Health teams at Samaritan Health Services offer a full range of OB/GYN care including well-woman exams, contraception (birth control), obstetric care (including labor and delivery), treatment for infertility, menopause and hormones, continence therapy and treatment, pelvic prolapse therapy and repair, treatment for uterine disorders, treatment for menstrual (period) disorders, treatment for gynecologic cancers and gynecologic/urologic surgery.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Post-secondary courses in Medical Terminology, computer applications and secretarial skills, or equivalent required.

Experience and/or training in a hospital or medical office doing similar tasks preferred.

Experience and/or training in reception or a customer service setting required.

Experience and/or training with delegated health care services and ICD-10 and CPT coding required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Time Management- Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)

WALK - INCLINE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

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