Gastroenterology Surgical Scheduling Coordinator

GBMC HealthCare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore, MD is seeking an organized scheduling specialist to coordinate surgical procedures and patient registrations under general supervision. A high school diploma is required, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred; 2 years of medical experience and surgical posting knowledge are favored.

The role involves operating room scheduling, insurance pre-authorization, accurate record-keeping, and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 years medical experience required; surgical posting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reserves all operating rooms and schedules related equipment.
• Notifies affected individuals of changes in surgery dates or times.
• Pre-registers patients and verifies insurance coverage for procedures.
• Maintains files and records for admission and surgery.
• Communicates prerequisites and requirements to physicians’ offices and hospital staff.
• Schedules, confirms, and coordinates patient appointments and prints daily schedules.

Skills

HMO/PPO/Medicare knowledge

CPT & ICD-10 codes

Scheduling and billing systems

Written and oral communication

Multi-tasking and deadlines

Customer service

Arithmetic calculations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Scheduling software

Billing software

Job description

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore, MD is seeking an organized scheduling specialist to coordinate surgical procedures and patient registrations under general supervision. A high school diploma is required, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred; 2 years of medical experience and surgical posting knowledge are favored.

The role involves operating room scheduling, insurance pre-authorization, accurate record-keeping, and strong customer service.