Clinic Surgery Scheduling Coordinator - Gastroenterology

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services, based in Corvallis, Oregon, seeks a medical office coordinator to handle surgery scheduling, prior authorization, and coding along with general office tasks in a gastroenterology setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in medical offices or hospitals. Strong clerical skills and HIPAA compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary courses in Medical Terminology, computer applications and secretarial skills, or equivalent.
• Experience in hospital or medical office performing similar tasks preferred.
• Experience and/or training in reception or a customer service setting required.
• Experience 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

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

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

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Samaritan Gastroenterology serves Linn, Benton, Lincoln, and parts of Marion and neighboring counties. Our team of physicians, physician associates, nurses, and support staff work together to provide full-spectrum care of our patients’ digestive health.

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)

(11 - 33% of the time)

Occasionally

(34 - 66% 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

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

SQUAT Repetitive

SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

STAND

CLIMB - STAIRS

KNEEL (on knees)

REACH - Upward

SIT

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

BEND FORWARD at waist

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand/Fist