Healthcare Scheduler: Optimize Patient Appointments

Lifepoint Health Careers; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Scheduler to coordinate patient appointments for ancillary, surgical and medical testing, ensuring staff availability and proper authorization. You will manage pre-certifications, enter insurance data, and communicate with patients and physicians to ensure timely care and smooth admissions.

Prior scheduling experience in healthcare is preferred. High school diploma required.

Qualifications

• Prior scheduling experience in a healthcare environment is strongly preferred.
• Medical terminology, billing, and/or collection experience preferred.
• Experience using an Order Entry System is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient testing, procedures, and admissions.
• Obtains pre-certification numbers and enters in scheduling or registration systems.
• Ensures accurate insurance information and handles incoming calls.
• Obtains physician orders and necessary authorizations; enters outpatient procedures.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Medical terminology

Billing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Order Entry System

Job description

Lifepoint Health, Inc. at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Scheduler to coordinate patient appointments for ancillary, surgical and medical testing, ensuring staff availability and proper authorization. You will manage pre-certifications, enter insurance data, and communicate with patients and physicians to ensure timely care and smooth admissions.

Prior scheduling experience in healthcare is preferred. High school diploma required.