Lead Scheduling Clerk Coordinator FT McAllen

STHS McAllen; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

STHS McAllen is seeking a Lead Scheduling Clerk/Coordinator to drive scheduling operations in the Central Scheduling Department for outpatient services in the TX/OK region. You will manage high call volumes, register patients, and verify benefits while coordinating with physicians and ancillary departments.

The role requires 4–5 years of healthcare scheduling experience, supervisory capability, and knowledge of ICD/CPT coding.

Qualifications

• Requires 4-5 years healthcare experience in Business Office/scheduling operations, or physician office.
• Two Years Supervisory Experience
• Some college hours in a related field 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

• Performs the primary functions of a Lead Scheduling Clerk/Coordinator within the Central Scheduling Department for outpatient ancillary/surgical departments.
• Manage a high volume of incoming calls to schedule services.
• Registers patients and verifies benefits for the Tx/OK Region.
• Work closely with Supervisor and Ancillary Departments, Patients, and Physician Offices.
• Lead will be assigned to work after hours if needed.

Skills

Healthcare scheduling

Supervisory experience

ICD/CPT coding knowledge

Certified Medical Coder

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Cross-training

Compliance awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs the primary functions of a Lead Scheduling Clerk/Coordinator within the Central Scheduling Department for outpatient ancillary/surgical departments by demonstrating knowledge in computer software, coding, and outpatient procedures the TX/OK Region. The Lead will work closely with Supervisor and Ancillary Departments, Patients, and Physician Offices. Will manage a high volume of incoming calls to schedule services. Registers patients and verifies benefits for the Tx/OK Region. The Lead routinely works Monday through Friday, and can be assigned to work after hours if needed. (This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.)

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires 4-5 years healthcare experience in Business Office/scheduling operations, or physician office.
• Two Years Supervisory Experience
• Some college hours in a related field 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.

Education / Licensure

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.

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